8th Coastal Defence Flotilla
| 8th Coastal Defence Flotilla of the Polish Navy | |
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8.FOW Logo | |
| Active | 1965 - present |
| Country |
 Poland |
| Branch | Polish Navy |
| Size | 21 combat ships and 14 auxiliary vessels |
| Base: | Świnoujście Naval Base |
| Patron | Admiral Kazimierz Porębski |
| Equipment: | Minelayers, Landing Crafts, Logistic Support Vessels, Minesweepers |
| Commanders | |
| Current commander | Rear Admiral Krzysztof Teryfter |
The 8th Coastal Defence Flotilla (8th CDF) is one of three tactical unit of the Polish Navy, composed of 6 main sub-units. The 8th CDF was established in 1965. In 1994 it was named after vice-admiral Kazimierz PORĘBSKI. The flotilla consists of three ship squadrons and two shore units, supported by Naval Base ŚWINOUJŚCIE. The unit operates various combat ships and auxiliary vessels such as minelayers, minesweepers, landing crafts and logistic support vessels. The main base of 8th CDF is Swinoujscie Harbour. Its main tasks are: defence of the Polish Coast and sea zone, minecountermeasure (MCM), minelaying, transporting the army, and search and rescue (SAR) missions.
Sub-Units
- 2nd Minelaying and Transport Squadron (2. Dywizjon Okrętów Transportowo-Minowych)
- 12th Minesweeper Squadron (12. Dywizjon Trałowców)
- 13th Minesweeper Squadron (13. Dywizjon Trałowców)
- 8th Air Defence Squadron (8. dywizjon przeciwlotniczy)
- 8th Engineering Battalion (8. battalion saperów)
- Naval Base Swinoujscie (Komenda Portu Wojennego w Świnoujściu )
- Naval Base Kolobrzeg (Komenda Punktu Bazowania Okrętów w Kołobrzegu)
Equipment
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Xavery Czernicki Class
| Vessel | Origin | Type | In service | Unit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xavery Czernicki Class | Poland | Logistic Support | 1 | 2nd Minelaying and Transport Squadron | Took part in 2003 invasion of Iraq |
| Lublin Class | Poland | Landing Craft | 5 | 2nd Minelaying and Transport Squadron | |
| Deba Class | Poland | Landing Craft | 3 | 2nd Minelaying and Transport Squadron | |
| Gardno Class | Poland | Minesweeper | 12 | 12th Minesweeper Squadron | |
| Krogulec Class | Poland | Minehunter | 3 | 13th Minesweeper Squadron | |
| Mamry Class | Poland | Minesweeper | 4 | 13th Minesweeper Squadron | |
| Gopło Class | Poland | Minesweeper | 1 | 13th Minesweeper Squadron | |
| Various Class | Poland | auxiliary vessels | 14 | 12th Minesweeper Squadron | |
References
- Kmdr ppor. mgr Piotr Andrzejewski, kmdr ppor. mgr inż. Zygmunt Białogłowski, kpt. mar. mgr inż. Tomasz Dolny, kmdr por. dr Henryk Karwan, kpt. mar. inż. Janusz Królikowski, kadm. Michał Michalski, kmdr por. dypl. Andrzej Walor. "Przegląd Morski" wyd. kwiecień 2005 nr 4/2005
- 8.Flotylla Obrony Wybrzeża Website (Polish)
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