Neutralisation of unexploded ordnance in Gdansk Bay – RCB warning
The Government Security Centre sent a message to residents of Gdynia and Sopot on Monday warning of the planned neutralisation of unexploded ordnance in the Gulf of Gdansk. Since Tuesday, there has been, among other things, a ban on entering the water between: Babie Doły – Sopot.
The RCB in an alert sent to mobile phone recipients living in Gdynia and Sopot informed about the neutralisation of unexploded ordnance.
“Attention: on Tuesday from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. neutralisation of unexploded ordnance. It is forbidden to enter the water on the sea beaches in the section: Babie Doły – Sopot. Follow the announcements” – communicated RCB in the sent alert.
The operation to neutralise the dangerous World War II remnants found in the Port of Gdynia will begin on Tuesday and last until Monday.
To be excavated by Miner Divers from the 13th minesweeper Squadron from Gdynia are: two Type GC naval mines, weighing nearly a thousand kilograms each, which are lying on the approach to the Port of Gdynia, and three aerial bombs weighing about 500 kilograms, located inside the port.
One object will be destroyed each day. The aerial bombs will be removed first, while the destruction of sea mines is planned for the following days.
Due to the large weight of the explosives and the radius of impact, it is necessary to introduce safety zones. The zones are in force: on 4-6.10 between 11:00 and 15:00 and on 7 and 10.10 between 9:00 and 15:00.
Within a radius of 750 m from the unexploded ordnance located inside the harbour a no-person-entry zone is in place (roof terraces, balconies, pavements, streets, etc). During this time people are allowed inside buildings, but away from windows and glass surfaces.
The safety zone also includes the areas of the Port of Gdynia, the Naval Port and the PGZ Naval Shipyard (staying in open, uncovered areas endangers life and health).
A safety zone will also be delimited in the Bay of Gdańsk from the shoreline on the section Babie Doły – Gdańsk Westerplatte (inclusive) up to 11 km into the sea.
In the waters of the Bay of Gdańsk, safety zones and restrictions on navigation, as defined by the Maritime Office, will be in force. Restrictions will also apply to the use of Tri-City beaches. During the operation, it will be strictly prohibited to enter the water. Being in the water during the hours of the operation is a threat to life and health.
The operation will be carried out by sailors from the 8th Coastal Defence Flotilla. The main burden of the operation will be carried out by soldiers of the Miner Divers Group of the 13th minesweeper Squadron from Gdynia. The crew of the mine destroyer ORP Kormoran will also be involved in the operation. The activities of the Polish Navy will be carried out in cooperation with the Maritime Office in Gdynia, the Crisis Management Staff of the Pomeranian Voivodeship Office and the City of Gdynia. Protection of the area on the water will be provided by vessels of the Maritime Office and the Border Guard. Police officers and other uniformed services from all over the Tricity will be directed to secure the beaches.
Source: PortalMorski.pl
