CRIST delivered the hull of the frigate “Miecznik” to PGZ Stocznia Wojenna

By Marek Grzybowski

The bow section of the frigate “WICHER” was delivered by pontoon from the CRIST S.A. shipyard to the PGZ Naval Shipyard. The bow section will be joined to the frigate’s hull in the closed hall of the Naval Shipyard in Gdynia. The frigate has been under construction since 2023. The ship will be launched in 2026. The Polish Navy is scheduled to receive the ship, ready for sea service, in 2029.

Photo: GospodarkaMoska.pl

CRIST provided the technical data and dimensions of the transported bow block:

– Length: 61.95 m;
– Hull width: 18.8 m;
– Width with beams/substructure: 19.75 m;
– Height: 16.28 m.

Weight of individual components:

– Hull structure: 810.5 t;
– Equipment (foundations): 9 t;
– Devices: 40 t;
– Ironwork: 27 t;
– Substructure: 198 t.

Total weight: 1,084 t.