Sixth Kormoran II-class mine countermeasure vessel to be christened and launched at Remontowa Shipbuilding

On Thursday, 11 December 2025, at 12:00, Remontowa Shipbuilding S.A. – part of Remontowa Holding S.A., Poland’s largest shipbuilding and repair group – will host the christening and launching ceremony of the sixth Kormoran II-class mine countermeasure vessel (MCMV). The event marks another milestone in one of the most advanced naval shipbuilding programmes currently underway in Europe.

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10 december 2025   |   13:44   |   Source: Gazeta Morska   |   Prepared by: Kamil Kusier   |   Print

ORP Kormoran 601 / fot. Remontowa Shipbuilding

The ship’s godmother, Mrs. Katarzyna Sikora, wife of the commander of the 8th Coastal Defence Flotilla, will follow naval tradition by ceremonially breaking a bottle of champagne against the vessel’s hull, officially bestowing the name Czajka upon the new unit.

A flagship programme for Polish naval modernisation

The vessel is being constructed by a consortium led by Remontowa Shipbuilding S.A., working in partnership with Ośrodek Badawczo-Rozwojowy Centrum Techniki Morskiej S.A. in Gdynia and PGZ Stocznia Wojenna Sp. z o.o. The Kormoran II programme has become a benchmark of Poland’s industrial and defence capabilities, combining advanced naval engineering, research expertise and domestic production.

The Kormoran II-class is recognised as one of the most modern families of mine countermeasure vessels globally. Built with an amagnetic steel hull specifically designed for operations in mine-threatened waters, the ships feature an integrated suite of the latest hydrographic, sonar and mine neutralisation systems.

Cutting-edge capabilities for modern mine warfare

Equipped with advanced under-keel and towed sonars, autonomous underwater vehicles, remotely operated vehicles and support systems for naval divers, the vessels are engineered to perform the full spectrum of mine warfare operations. Their mission set includes detection, identification, classification and disposal of sea mines.

Beyond traditional mine countermeasure tasks, Kormoran II-class ships are optimised for broader maritime security roles: countering underwater sabotage, monitoring navigation routes, supporting port security missions and enhancing the protection of critical maritime infrastructure. Their low acoustic, magnetic and hydrodynamic signatures, paired with high manoeuvrability, make them particularly well-suited to the demanding operating environment of the Baltic Sea.

Czajka to strengthen the 12th Minesweeper Squadron

After outfitting and sea trials, ORP Czajka is scheduled to enter service in 2027. The vessel will join the 12th Minesweeper Squadron of the 8th Coastal Defence Flotilla in Świnoujście, further enhancing Poland’s operational readiness in the Baltic region.

With each new vessel delivered, the programme not only reinforces the Polish Navy but also drives technological growth within the country’s shipbuilding and defence sectors. The Kormoran II project has become a showcase of coordinated industrial effort, demonstrating that the Polish maritime industry is capable of delivering complex, next-generation naval platforms meeting NATO standards.

A strategic asset for Baltic Sea security

The christening and launch of Czajka comes at a time of intensified maritime activity and growing security challenges across the Baltic Sea. As offshore energy infrastructure expands and shipping lanes grow in strategic importance, the capability to detect and neutralise underwater threats is essential.

By strengthening Poland’s fleet of modern MCM vessels, Remontowa Holding S.A. and its partners are contributing to a safer and more resilient maritime environment—both for national defence and for the wider NATO region.

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