SAR search operation in the port of Władysławowo. man who fell into the water not found

Shortly after midnight, the Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre (MRCC) received a report from the Police regarding a man who had fallen into the water in the port of Władysławowo. The incident triggered a search and rescue (SAR) operation conducted by the Polish Maritime Search and Rescue Service (MSPiR SAR) in cooperation with the Police and port services. Despite intensive efforts lasting approximately two hours, the missing person was not located.

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27 january 2026 | 10:27 | Source: Gazeta Morska | Prepared by: Kamil Kusier | Print

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The SAR operation involved the rescue vessel m/s Bryza and the Shore-Based Rescue Station SAR in Władysławowo. Search activities were carried out within the port basin and in the immediate vicinity of quays and port infrastructure, taking into account the prevailing hydro-meteorological conditions.

- Upon receiving the report, we immediately deployed the rescue vessel m/s Bryza along with rescuers from the Shore-Based Rescue Station in Władysławowo. The search operation lasted around two hours; however, despite intensive efforts, the missing man was not found. After all available search patterns had been exhausted, active operations were suspended - said Sebastian Kluska, Director of the Polish Maritime Search and Rescue Service.

Safety reminder for port areas

Maritime rescue services once again stress the need for heightened caution in port areas, particularly during winter and in adverse weather conditions. Quays, breakwaters and other elements of port infrastructure may be icy or slippery, while strong winds, low temperatures and limited visibility significantly increase the risk of accidents.

Ports are operational areas rather than recreational spaces, and moving within them - especially at night - requires increased awareness and strict compliance with safety signage and access restrictions.

Further proceedings and clarification of the circumstances surrounding the incident are being handled by the Police.

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