Remontowa Shiprepair Yard S.A. Hands Over Ferry Jantar Unity to the Owner
On 17 December 2025, Gdańska Stocznia Remontowa named after J. Piłsudski (part of the Remontowa Holding group) officially delivered the new Ro-Pax ferry Jantar Unity to its ordering party during a ceremony held onboard the vessel in Gdańsk.
This delivery marks a milestone in Polish shipbuilding: Jantar Unity is the first ferry of its type to be fully constructed in Poland in 46 years. The last completely domestically built Ro-Pax ferry was the MF Silesia, delivered in 1979.
In his remarks, Adam Ruszkowski, President of Remontowa Holding, highlighted the importance of the project, calling it a new chapter in the history of the shipyard and the Polish maritime industry. He praised the work of the shipyard’s workforce, subcontractors, and cooperating partners, expressing confidence that the ferry will serve its operator and passengers well for many years.
Paweł Pluto-Prądzyński, president of Polskie Promy, the company that ordered these ships for Polish operators Unity Line and Polferries — also thanked the workers and management for their commitment during the construction process. He underscored that the delivery of this state-of-the-art vessel would be a success for the entire Polish maritime economy.
The ferry’s design and construction involved multidisciplinary cooperation. The conceptual and detailed design work was carried out by Remontowa Marine Design and Consulting, part of the Remontowa Holding group, in partnership with Polska Żegluga Morska.
Following the delivery ceremony, Jantar Unity will remain moored at the shipyard for the next several days before departing for Świnoujście in early January 2026. The naming ceremony is scheduled for 17 January in Szczecin. Before arriving in Szczecin, the vessel is expected to undertake technical berthing tests at terminals in Ystad and/or Trelleborg in Sweden.
Jantar Unity is one of the most advanced Ro-Pax ferries on the Baltic Sea. It features a hybrid propulsion system consisting of four liquefied natural gas (LNG) engines with battery support, enhancing efficiency and reducing emissions. The ferry’s maneuverability is increased by the use of azimuth thrusters at the stern and bow thrusters instead of conventional propellers. Additional battery power can temporarily replace one of the engines during maneuvers or provide up to 15 minutes of propulsion on battery alone.
The vessel also complies with Safe Return to Port (SRtP) regulations, allowing it to return safely to port even after serious onboard failures — a critical safety standard for modern passenger ferries.
As the first of a new series of ferries being built for Polish ferry operators under the POLSCA Baltic Ferries project, Jantar Unity represents a significant step forward not only for the shipyard but also for Poland’s presence in Baltic maritime transport.
