Golden Cross of Honor for the president of PGZ Naval Shipyard
In connection with yesterday’s celebrations of Poland’s Independence Day, it is worth highlighting a special distinction awarded to Marcin Ryngwelski, MBA – President of PGZ Naval Shipyard. He received the Golden Cross of Honor for promoting the ideals and legacy of Marshal Józef Piłsudski, the First Marshal of Poland.
In brief
Marcin Ryngwelski, president of PGZ Stocznia Wojenna, received the Gold Cross of Honour for promoting the ideas and deeds of the First Marshal of Poland Józef Piłsudski. The distinction was awarded in the context of National Independence Day celebrations and the tradition of the shipyard linked to the Polish Navy, whose creation Marshal Józef Piłsudski ordered on 28 November 1918. PGZ Stocznia Wojenna has operated continuously since 1922 and carries out strategic modernisation programmes strengthening the country's maritime security.
This award carries particular meaning for the Shipyard. It was Marshal Piłsudski who, on November 28, 1918 – just 17 days after Poland regained its independence – issued the order establishing the Polish Navy. Since 1922, PGZ Naval Shipyard has continuously supported it by building, modernizing, and maintaining its fleet.
Today, the Shipyard continues this mission, implementing key programs that strengthen Poland’s maritime security and defense capabilities.
– Building the future on the foundation of tradition is not merely a slogan – it is our daily responsibility to the country, the Shipyard emphasizes.
Source: Gazeta Morska · Compiled by: Oskar Wojciechowski
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