Wich's forward block already on Oxyvia

A bow block of future ORP fregata was introduced into the Kadłubowa PGZ Naval Shipyard Hall Wind. This is one of the key moments of hull assembly, which confirms that the construction of the unit follows the established schedule and the applicable quality standards.

Transport of a module weighing more than a thousand tonnes

Towing and rolling into the hall of a structure weighing 1084.5 tons is not a routine operation – it is a precise operation of the nature of heavy ship assembly. The section with a length of 61.95 m and a height of 16.28 m was transported from Crist Shipyard, after which with the help of a 60-axis set of SPMT trucks it was incorporated into the assembly station.

Such a large module is a fully-formed, integrated part of the future ORP fregata Wind. Its mass includes both the essential structure of the hull as well as elements of the locksmith, foundations and equipment, which are an introduction to the later stage of equipment.

The operation ran smoothly, which shows the efficiency of cooperation between Crist Shipyard and PGZ Naval Shipyard.

Intership assembly and work on aft part

In parallel, successive segments of the unit are integrated. The midship's design has already reached full height and is equipped with key elements of the gym – including motors, gearboxes and power units. This is a stage that determines the nature of future sea trials, as it requires particular accuracy in the assembly of construction nodes and foundations.

Aft block sections are also performed. After finishing them The hull will be integrated in one piece, which, according to production assumptions, is to take place at the end of the year. Only then will the yard go to the stage of extensive equipment of the unit, including the assembly of combat systems, hydrolocation equipment and on-board infrastructure.

The importance of operations for the entire construction process

The introduction of the forward block into the assembly hall is not only a technical stage of construction, but a clear signal showing the pace of work on the frigate Wind. Production is carried out in a block system, which has been a standard in the European shipbuilding industry for years – it allows to reduce the construction time, facilitates quality control and gives the possibility of parallel production of further modules.

Thanks to this PGZ Stocznia Wojenna may maintain the continuity of assembly and prepare resources for subsequent units.

Preparations to build a future frigate ORP Storm

Against the background of intense work on the future ORP Wind The yard is preparing to build the second unit of the series – the future ORP Storm. The location of the keel is scheduled for December 18, which will be the next stage of the construction of the second frigate.

In practice, this means that the Polish shipbuilding industry is moving into a series production mode rather than a unit production mode – which is an important step in restoring Polish competence in the construction of large vessels.

New Naval Base of Poland and Polish shipbuilding industry

The three built at Śmidowicza 48 frigates will become the basis of the future capabilities of the Polish Navy in operations in the Baltic Sea, including air defence, the protection of shipping routes, the fight against submarines and the protection of critical infrastructure deployed at sea. The development of this class responds to the growing importance of the sea in the Polish economy and the need to strengthen the state's resilience to threats in the marine environment.

Progress on this Winds shows that the project takes real shape, and the national ship industry is undergoing the stage of actual rebirth – not in the form of plans and visualization anymore, but through successive integrated segments of the equipped hull, which combine into a full-sized frigate.

Today's pace of work clearly shows that PGZ Stocznia Wojenna can undertake the most complex tasks in the Polish ship industry. Those who have recently placed a cross on the national competences of building large units in our shipyards are increasingly wiping their eyes out of amazement.