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BALTOPS 2026 launches from Gdynia under NATO command for the first time
NATO's largest Baltic Sea exercise began on 4 June with 20 ships sailing from Gdynia — the first BALTOPS run under a NATO command structure since 1972.
Open Sea to build new production hall in Swinoujscie under EUR 12m project
Polish fabricator Open Sea is building a 2,250 sqm production hall in Swinoujscie under a EUR 12m, EU-co-funded project, expanding its capacity for marine and offshore structures.
NATO Clears Legacy Ordnance from the Baltic Seabed in Open Spirit 2026
Exercise Open Spirit 2026 brought eight NATO nations to Latvian waters to neutralise World War-era ordnance from the Baltic seabed — a mission with direct implications for offshore wind installation safety.
PIMEW Calls for PIT Tax Exemption for Polish Offshore Wind Seafarers
PIMEW has submitted a formal position on Bill UD 2549 calling for a PIT exemption for Polish seafarers on offshore wind vessels, citing a 41% tax rate against 0% in Denmark and Belgium.
Smulders Completes First Load-Out of Baltica 2 Internal Platforms at Swinoujscie
Smulders has completed the first load-out of suspended internal platform cages for Baltica 2 in Swinoujscie, supporting the 1.5 GW PGE-Orsted project off the Polish coast.
Offshore Wind Farms Prove Compatible with Fishing and Tourism, PSEW Report Finds
PSEW's position paper draws on European data to show that offshore wind farms can operate alongside fishing fleets and coastal tourism without significant conflict.
Polenergia Installs First Turbine Foundations at Bałtyk 2 and 3 Offshore Projects
Polenergia has installed the first turbine foundations at the Bałtyk 2 and 3 offshore wind farms (1.44 GW combined) in Q1 2026, marking a key milestone for Poland's largest-ever offshore wind development co-built with Equinor.
Poland Moves to Build Its First Cable Laying Vessel for Baltic Offshore Wind
ARP S.A. and the TFK Group have signed letters of intent with PGE Baltica and ORLEN Neptun to cooperate on submarine cable installation for Baltic offshore wind, using a Cable Laying Vessel that the Polish partners plan to build.
Poland’s First Cable Laying Vessel Takes Shape as ARP and TFK Sign Intent Agreements with PGE Baltica and ORLEN Neptun
ARP S.A. and Grupa TFK have signed letters of intent with PGE Baltica and ORLEN Neptun to cooperate on Poland's first Cable Laying Vessel, targeting the growing Baltic Sea offshore wind cable installation market.
Baltic Youth Chart Regional Agenda at CBSS Youth Ministerial in Warsaw
Youth delegates from across the Baltic Sea Region met in Warsaw for the CBSS Youth Ministerial 2026, producing recommendations on energy infrastructure, security and regional cooperation for Foreign Ministers.
NATO Exercise Open Spirit 2026 Neutralises Baltic Sea Mines Off Latvia
NATO's Open Spirit 2026 exercise brought ships from eight nations to Latvia to neutralise legacy WWII mines in the Baltic Sea, with nearly 400 personnel and five autonomous underwater vehicle teams participating.
Saab and Poland’s PGZ Group Sign Strategic Naval Collaboration Agreement
Saab and Poland's PGZ Group have signed a Strategic Collaboration Agreement covering naval vessels, submarines, an Underwater Technology Centre in Poland, and joint export opportunities.
NATO Air and Missile Defence Experts Convene in Warsaw for Regional IAMD Conference
Warsaw hosts the third Regional IAMD Coalitions Conference on 21–22 May 2026, bringing together NATO air and missile defence experts, defence industry leaders and scientists from Poland, the US, South Korea and beyond.
Modern Offshore Wind Turbines Achieve 40–50% Capacity Factors, Says Polish Wind Association
Modern offshore wind turbines are achieving capacity factors of 40–50%, debunking common myths about the reliability of offshore wind power in Poland, according to PSEW.
Baltic Power Begins Recruiting for 30-Year Operations Phase at Leba Service Base
Baltic Power has opened its first recruitment round for the operational phase of Poland's 1.2 GW offshore wind farm, with roles at the Leba service base and in Warsaw.
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