8th Coastal Defence Flotilla
The 8th Coastal Defence Flotilla 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, minelaying, transporting the army, and search and rescue missions.
Sub-Units
- 2nd Minelaying and Transport Squadron
- 12th Minesweeper Squadron
- 13th Minesweeper Squadron
- 8th Air Defence Squadron
- 8th Engineering Battalion
- Naval Base Swinoujscie
- * Naval Base Kolobrzeg
Equipment
| Vessel | Origin | Type | In service | Unit | Notes |
| Xavery Czernicki Class | Command and Logistic Support | 1 | 2nd Minelaying and Transport Squadron | Took part in 2003 invasion of Iraq | |
| Lublin Class | Landing Craft | 5 | 2nd Minelaying and Transport Squadron | ||
| Deba Class | Landing Craft | 3 | 2nd Minelaying and Transport Squadron | ||
| Gardno Class | Minesweeper | 12 | 12th Minesweeper Squadron | ||
| Krogulec Class | Minehunter | 3 | 13th Minesweeper Squadron | ||
| Mamry Class | Minesweeper | 4 | 13th Minesweeper Squadron | ||
| Gopło Class | Minesweeper | 1 | 13th Minesweeper Squadron | ||
| Kormoran II Class | Minehunter | 1 | 13th Minesweeper Squadron | Commissioned in 11.2017 | |
| Various Class | auxiliary vessels | 14 | 12th Minesweeper Squadron |