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**Summary:**
Three Polish maritime leaders – Polska Żegluga Morska, Polska Żegluga Bałtycka (Polferries), and Euroafrica – have joined forces to create “POLSCA Baltic Ferries,” a new brand aimed at strengthening Poland’s position in the Baltic Sea ferry market. Backed by government investment of 1.3 billion PLN for the construction of three new ferries at Gdańsk Shipyard (with the first expected in 2025), the initiative seeks to modernize the Polish ferry fleet, increase competitiveness against Scandinavian and German operators, create jobs, and boost the Polish maritime economy. The initiative is part of a broader government program, “Polish Sea,” aimed at revitalizing Poland’s maritime interests and bringing Polish flags back to the Baltic. Polferries also received an award at Herring Szczecin 2025 for its modern ferry Varsovia.
**News Article:**
**Poland Launches “POLSCA Baltic Ferries” to Reclaim Baltic Sea Dominance**
**GDANSK, Poland** – In a move hailed as a strategic return to the Baltic, three of Poland’s leading maritime companies have united under the new brand “POLSCA Baltic Ferries.” The joint venture, involving Polska Żegluga Morska, Polska Żegluga Bałtycka (Polferries), and Euroafrica, aims to create a powerful Polish presence in the Baltic Sea ferry market, competing with established Scandinavian and German operators.
Prime Minister Donald Tusk, announcing the initiative as part of the broader “Polish Sea” program, emphasized the goal of “Polonizing the Baltic” and ensuring that “Poles will profit from the development of the Polish maritime economy.” He also pledged to restore the Polish flag to the Baltic after over 20 years.
The launch is supported by a significant government investment of 1.3 billion PLN earmarked for the construction of three state-of-the-art ferries at Gdańsk Shipyard. The first vessel is expected to be completed in autumn 2025, with the remaining two following in 2026 and 2027.
“We are committed to building a strong Polish brand on the Baltic,” stated Deputy Infrastructure Minister Arkadiusz Marchewka. “Ferry shipping is now one of the pillars of the Polish Sea development program.”
POLSCA Baltic Ferries will operate an initial fleet of ten ferries, creating an extensive network of connections to Scandinavia. The venture aims to offer modern, eco-friendly services, ensuring quality, safety, and reliability for both passenger and cargo transport.
The initiative also recognizes recent success. Polferries’ received the “Laur Bałtyku” award for its modern ferry Varsovia at the Herring Szczecin 2025 event. The Varsovia had already won the “RoPax of the Year 2024” award.
The move signals a significant strategic shift for Poland, aiming to reclaim its position as a key player in the Baltic maritime sector and create new opportunities for economic growth and job creation in the Pomerania region.
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