
On National Independence Day, Prime Minister Donald Tusk handed over the Polish flag to the captain of the M/F Bursztyn Unity.
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The construction of the ferry was financed with government support in the amount of PLN 1.3 billion. The unit is part of the modernization strategy of the Polish maritime fleet.
The baptism of the M/F Bursztyn Unity ferry took place at Wały Chrobrego in Szczecin on National Independence Day. The event was attended by Prime Minister Donald Tusk, who handed over the Polish flag to the captain of the unit, Wojciech Żukowski.
In his speech, the Prime Minister referred to the recent tragic events in Krakow, emphasizing the unity and solidarity of Poles.
Freedom, independence and security require constant effort. Without exception, we are all responsible for ensuring that Poland will always be strong, safe, free and independent, said the head of government.
The ferry was officially christened by Zofia Gałka, a long-time employee of the Polish Maritime Shipping Company. After breaking a bottle of champagne on the side of the unit, a white and red flag was hoisted onto the mast.
Minister of Infrastructure Dariusz Klimczak emphasized that "there is no more beautiful day than National Independence Day to raise the Polish flag on a new ship." Deputy Minister Arkadiusz Marchewka added that the ferry is proof that large and ambitious projects can be implemented in Poland.
M/F Bursztyn Unity is an almost 200-meter-long ro-pax ferry that can transport over 250 trucks and trailers and 400 passengers. The unit is equipped with a modern dual-fuel drive, powered by LNG or diesel, as well as a battery-assisted hybrid system. This makes the ferry more ecological and economical. The cruise from Świnoujście to Ystad will take less than 7 hours.
Dariusz Doskocz, director general of Polska Żegluga Morska, emphasized the importance of shipping for the country's economic security.
We have the Baltic Sea, we have large ports, we have people and competences. So we should have strong shipowners and a modern fleet, he said.
The construction of the ferry was possible thanks to government support - PLN 1.3 billion was allocated for this purpose.

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