| 8th Coastal Defence Flotilla of the Polish Navy | |
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| Active | 1965 - present |
| Country | |
| Branch | Polish Navy |
| Size | 21 combat ships and 14 auxiliary vessels |
| Base: | Świnoujście Naval Base |
| Patron | Admiral Kazimierz Porębski |
| Equipement: | Minelayers, Landing Crafts, Logistic Support Vessels, Minesweepers |
| Commanders | |
| Current commander |
Rear Admiral Krzysztof Teryfter |
the 8th Coastal Defence Flotilla (8th CDF) is a one of three tactical unit of the Polish Navy composed of 5 main sub-units. The 8th CDF was established in 1965.In 1994 it was named after vice-admiral Kazimierz PORĘBSKI. Flotilla consist of two ships squadrons, 2 ashore units, supported by Naval Base ŚWINOUJŚCIE. Unit operates various combat ships and auxiliary vessels such as Minelayers, Minesweepers, Landing Crafts or Logistic Support Vessels. Main base of 8th CDF is Swinoujscie Harbour. Main tasks are: defence of the Polish Coast and sea zone, minecountermeasure (MCM), minelaying, transport army, search and rescue (SAR) missions.
| Vessel | Origin | Type | In service | Unit | Notes |
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| Xavery Czernicki Class | Logistic Support | 1 | 2nd Minelaying and Transport Squadron | Took part in 2003 invasion of Iraq |
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| 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 | ||
| Various Class | auxiliary vessels | 14 | Naval Base Swinoujscie (auxiliary squadron) |
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