PGZ Naval Shipyard and Nauta join forces on frigate Burza construction. Agreement signed for Miecznik stern block

PGZ Naval Shipyard (PGZ Stocznia Wojenna) has signed an agreement with Gdynia-based shipyard Nauta for the construction of the GB02 stern block for ORP “Burza”, the second multi-role frigate being built under the Polish Navy’s Miecznik programme.

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23 may 2026   |   09:37   |   Source: Gazeta Morska   |   Prepared by: Kamil Kusier   |   Print

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The contract, signed on 22 May 2026 at Nauta’s headquarters in Gdynia, marks another step in the implementation of the largest naval shipbuilding programme in the history of the Polish defence industry and further strengthens domestic industrial participation in strategic naval projects.

The agreement was signed by Marcin Ryngwelski, President of the Management Board of PGZ Naval Shipyard, Beata Koniarska, Member of the Management Board of PGZ SW, and Monika Kozakiewicz, President of Nauta Shiprepair Yard.

Industrial cooperation within PGZ Group

The involvement of Nauta reflects the industrial cooperation model adopted by the PGZ-Miecznik Consortium, formed by Polish Armaments Group (PGZ) and PGZ Naval Shipyard. The concept is based on maximising local industrial content while developing long-term shipbuilding competences within Poland’s defence sector.

PGZ Naval Shipyard remains the prime contractor and system integrator for the entire programme, responsible for design supervision, systems integration and quality control across all three frigates. Outsourcing selected hull sections to specialised domestic shipyards is a standard practice in modern naval shipbuilding and allows for efficient workload distribution while maintaining programme timelines.

A similar approach was previously applied during construction of the lead ship ORP Wicher, for which the bow block was manufactured by Polish shipbuilder CRIST.

Nauta enters naval newbuild segment

For Nauta, participation in the Miecznik programme represents a significant expansion of its industrial role. The company has traditionally specialised in ship repair, conversions and steel construction works for large commercial and naval vessels, including projects for the Polish Navy.

Since 2012, Nauta’s main production activities have been concentrated at the former Gdynia Shipyard facilities, offering infrastructure capable of handling some of the largest vessels operating in the Baltic Sea region. Following its incorporation into the PGZ Group in 2014, the shipyard has steadily strengthened its position as an industrial support base for Poland’s maritime defence sector.

The construction of a frigate module from the ground up, however, marks a new stage in the company’s technological and production development.

- Miecznik is progressing according to schedule and with maximum involvement of the Polish industry. Entrusting the construction of the stern block for ORP Burza to Nauta demonstrates that within the PGZ Group we are building not only warships, but also a sustainable network of shipbuilding competences, said Marcin Ryngwelski, President of PGZ Naval Shipyard.

He added that the concentration of naval-industrial capabilities in Gdynia is reinforcing the city’s position as one of Poland’s key maritime and shipbuilding centres.

Monika Kozakiewicz, President of Nauta Shiprepair Yard, highlighted the strategic significance of the programme for both the company and the wider PGZ Group.

- We are proud to become part of the team delivering the largest programme in the history of the Polish Navy. This cooperation allows us to utilise the synergy effect between our companies as well as the complementary nature of our infrastructure and workforce resources, she said.

Strategic programme for the Polish Navy and industry

The Miecznik programme предусматривает the construction of three multi-role frigates for the Polish Navy. The vessels are intended to form the backbone of Poland’s future naval capabilities in the Baltic Sea and constitute a cornerstone of the country’s broader armed forces modernisation effort.

At the same time, the programme serves as a strategic impulse for the domestic shipbuilding and defence industries. The growing participation of Polish companies contributes to technology transfer, industrial capability development and the strengthening of local supply chains for the naval sector.

The agreement with Nauta confirms that the implementation of the Miecznik programme is increasingly based on domestic production capacity and Polish industrial expertise, while further consolidating Gdynia’s role as a leading centre of the country’s maritime defence industry.

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