Future of the Polish Navy

Maybe too ambitious ?

Cartography:
Of the entire Polish land aera, 3,07% were of water (Rivers/Lakes). Coastline: 491 km. A EEZ of 30,533 km².

Personnal Strenght: 8000

2 Frigates
2 General Kazimierz Pulaski
(General Kazimierz Pulaski, General Tadeusz Kosciuszko). 3600/4100, 136 meters (ex 1980's US O.H.Perry FFG). Transferred by 2000/2002.

3+ Corvettes
Up to 7 Gawron ?
(Slazak, Kujawiak, Krakowiak, Mazur, Kurp, Goral,?). 1600/2000 tons, 90+ meters (German Meko 100-A). This (too ambitious) program faces enormous problems of delays/cost overruns (and mismanagement). It is now very likely that the first ship will be finished only by 2015+ (after 10 years of construction !). Other ships are VERY uncertain......wait & see

1 Kaszub
(Kaszub). 1100+ tons, 82+ meters. Commissioned by 1987.

2 Tarantul I
(Metalowiec, Rolnik). 480/550 tons, 56 meters (1980's Russian Tarantil I FAC). Transferred by 1988/1989.

3 Fast Attack Missile Crafts
3 Orkan
(Orkan, Poirun, Grom). 350+ tons, 48+ meters. Commissioned by 1992/1995, modernised by 2009/2012.

5 Submarines
1 Kilo
(Orzel). 2400/3000 tons, 72+ meters (Russian Kilo SSK). Commissioned by 1986.

4 Kobben
(Sokol, Sep, Bielik, Kondor). 430/480 tons, 47+ meters (ex 1960's Norwegian SSK's). Transferred by 2002/2004.

Mine-Warfare
3 Krogulec (206FM)
(Flaming, Mewa, Czajka). 420/500 tons, 58+ meters. Commissioned by 1962/1967, modernised by 1999/2001.

12 or 13 Gardno/Goplo (Project 207 D/P)
(Gardno, Bukowo, Dabie, Jamno, Mielno, Wicko, Resko, Sarbsko, Necko, Naklo, Druzno, Hancza). 210+ tons, 38+ meters. Commissioned by 1981/1991.

4 Mamry
(Mamry, Wigry, Sniardwy, Wdzydze). 210+ tons, 38+ meters (Improved Goplo MCM design). Commissioned by 1991/1995

Mine-Layers
5 Lublin (LSM/Minelayers)
(Lublin, Gniezno, Krakow, Poznan, Torun). 1745 tons, 95+ meters (project 767). Commissioned by 1989/1991.

3 Deba (LCU)
(KD-11/13). 176 tons, 37+ meters ( Project 716). Commissioned by 1988/1991

4 Salvage Ships
2 Piast
(Piast, Lech). 1600 tons, 72+ meters. Commissioned by 1974.

2 Zbyszko
(Zbyszko, Macko). 380 tons, 35 meters. Commissioned by 1991/1992.

Auxiliaries Ships
1 Kontradmiral Xawery Czenicki
(Kontradmiral Xawery Czenicki). 2290 tons, 72+ meters (Bereza class). Commissioned by 2011.

1 Baltyk (small replenishment)
(Baltyk). 2980+ tons, 84+ meters. Commissioned by 1991.

2 Heweliusz (Hydrographic ships)
(Heweliusz, Arctowski). 1218 tons, 61+ meters (project 874). Commissioned by 1982.

2 Nawigator (Intelligence ships)
(Nawigator, Hydrograf). 1675 tons, 73+ meters (project 863). Commissioned by 1975.

6 Training Ships
1 Wodnik (training ships)
(Wodnik). 1745 tons, 72+ meters. Commissioned by 1976. A second ship (Gryf) now only used as a pontoon/base ship.

2 Podchorazy (training ship)
(Podchorazy, Kadet). Uncertain data ?

1 Iskra (sail training ship)
(Iskra). 498 tons, 49 meters. Commissioned by 1982.

POLISH MARITIME BORDER GUARD
1 Mid shore patrol vessel
1 SKS-40 Type. Uncertain data ?

In Shore Patrol Vessels (uncertain data ?)
Few patrol Crafts Type 90
Severals SAR Crafts 1500
Few Interceptors Crafts Parker 900 Baltic K
Few Patrol Crafts IC16M III
Some RHIB
Few Patrol 240 Baltic
Few Overcrafts (Griffon 2000 TD)

POLISH NAVAL AVIATION (1800)
Aircrafts
- 12 PZL M28B Bryza (Patrol/Utility) or 8 An-28B1R and 2 An-28E ???
- 2 An-28 TD (Transport)

Helicopters
- 4 Kaman SH-2G Super Seasprite (ASW)
- 2 Mi-17 (Mi-8MT) Transport)
- 7 PZL W-3RM Anakonda (SAR) and 2 PZL W-3T Sokol (Utility)
- 2 PZL Mi-2 (Utility) and 3 others in reserve ?
- 6 Mi-14PL (SAR) and 3 Mi-14PS Haze (SAR)

As usual, It may be that in my "fleet review", I forgot programs ? (or made few mistakes ?, especially for the auxiliary and smaller ships), then SAID IT ! Feel free to comment and give your opinion

Future of the Romanian Navy

At the crossroads

Cartography:
Of the entire Romanian land aera, 3% (7,160 km²) were of water (Rivers/Lakes), Coastlines: 193 to 245 km, a EEZ of20,598 km² claimed.

Personnal Strenght: 7150

3 Frigates
1 Maraseti
(Maraseti). 5500+ tons, 144+ meters. Commissioned by 1985.

2 Regele Ferdinand
(Regele Ferdinand, Regina Maria). 4800/5500 tons, 146+ meters (ex 1980's British Type 22 batch-2 FFG). Transferred by 2003/2004.

4 Corvettes
2 Tetal I
(Amiral Petre Barbureanu, Contra Amiral Eugen Rosca). 1400+ tons, 92+ meters. Commissioned by 1983/1987.

2 Tetal II
(Contra Amiral Eustatiu Sebastian, Contra Amiral Horia Macelaru). 1540/1660 tons, 92+ meters (project 1048M). Commissioned by 1989/1996.

3 Corvettes
3 Zborul
(Zborul, Pescarusul, Lastunul). (Russian Tarantul I FAC). 385:455 tons, 56+ meters (project 1241E). Transferred by 1990/1991.

3 Fast Attack Torpedo Crafts
3 Naluca
(Smeul, Vijelia, Vulcanul). 190 tons, 38+ meters (Osa I variant). Commissioned by 1979/1981.

Mine-Warfare
4 Musca
(Lt Remus lepri, Lt Lupu Dinescu, Lt Dimitrie Nicolescu, Slt Alexandra Axente). 790 tons, 60+ meters. Commissioned by 1986/1989.

6 VD-141 (now used as a patrol crafts)
90+ tons, 33+ meters. Commissioned by 1976/1984

Auxiliaries Ships
1 Vice Amiral Constantin Balescu (Minelayers)
1200/1400 tons, 79 meters. Commissioned by 1981

1 Constanta (combattant tender)
(Constanta). 2850 tons, 108 meters. Commissioned by 1980.

1 Emil Racovita (Intelligence Ship)
(Emil Racovita). 1900 tons, 70+ meters. Commissioned by 1977.

1 Mircea (sail training ship)
(Mircea). 1600 tons, 81+ (ex german ship). Commissioned by 1939.

1 Albatros (general cargo)
(Albatros). 8750 tons, 130 meters (1970's ship). Acquired by 1995.

1 TM-532 (small tanker)
(TM-532). 2100+ TONS, 76+ meters. Commissioned by 1992.

1 Grigore Antipa ((Salvage ship)
(Grigore Antipa). 1450 tons, 79 meters. Commissioned by 1980.

Likely some others small crafts
Uncertain data ?

ROMANIAN RIVERS FLOTILLA
3 Mihail Kogalniceanu (River Monitor)
(Mihail Kogalniceanu, Ion C Bratianu, Lascar Catagiu). 520+ tons, 52+ meters. Commissioned by 1993/1998

5 Smardan/Brutar (River Monitor)
(Rahova, Opanez, Smardan, Posada, Rovine). 320 tons, 45+ meters. Commissioned by 1987/1993.

18 VB-76 rivers patrol crafts
(VB-76/93). 120 tons, 32+ meters. Commissioned by 1973/1982.

ROMANIAN NAVAL INFANTRY
Armored Vehicles (wheeled): 13 ABC-79M; 3 TABC-79M

As usual, It may be that in my "fleet review", I forgot programs ? (or made few mistakes ?, especially for the auxiliary and smaller ships), then SAID IT ! Feel free to comment and give your opinion

Future of the Bulgarian Navy

Think Coastal defence...

Cartography: Of the entire Bulgarian land aera, only 0,3% (2,390 km²) were of water (Rivers/Lakes). Coastlines: 354 km, a EEZ of 35,156 km² claimed.

Personnal Strenght: 3400 (+ 7500 reserve)

4 Frigates
3 Drazki
(Drazki, Verni, Gordi). 2200 tons, 106+ meters (ex 1970's Belgian FFG). Transferred by 2004/2008.

1 Smeli
(Smeli). 1100/1900 tons, 95 meters (ex Russian Koni I frigate). Transferred by 1990.

5 or 6 Corvettes/Fast Attack Missile Crafts
2 Reshitelni
(Reshitelni, Bodri). 500/600 tons, 57 meters (ex Russian Pauk FAC). Transferred by 1989/1990.

1 Mulniya
(Mulniya). 480/550 tons, 56 meters (Russian Tarantul II FAC). Transferred by 1989.

2 or 3 Osa
(Uragon, Grum, a third craft ?). 180/210 tons, 38+ meters (ex Russian Osa FAC). Transferred by late 1970's/early 1980's. Now no longer ops.

5 Mine-Warfare ships
1 Tsibar
(Tsibar). 530/600 tons, 51+ meters (ex 1980's Belgian Tripartite MCM). Transferred by 2004.

4 Sonya (Briz, Priboj, Shkval, Shtorm). 450 tons, 48+ meters. Transferred by 1981/1984.

2 Amphibious
2 Polnocny A
(Sirius, Antares). 770+ tons, 73 meters. Transferred by 1986/1987.

Auxiliaries
1 Proteo (salvage ship/submarine tender)
(A 224). 1800+ tons, 75+meters (ex 1950's Italian ship). Transferred by 2004.

1 Bereza (Tender)
(Kapitan 1 Rang Dimitri Dobrev). 1800+ tons, 69+ meters. Commissioned by 1989.

BULGARIAN BORDER POLICE (included BULGARIAN BORDER GUARD (12 000)?)
14+ ? In Shore Patrol Vessels
3 FPB-21
(Varna, Burgas, Kabapha). 50 tons, 21 meters. Commissioned by 2003:2005.

9 Zhuk
35+ tons, 23+ meters (Russian built). Commissioned by 1980/1981

2 Vigilant
1+ tons, 8+ meters (US built). Commissioned by 1993.

Likely few others small crafts ?

BULGARIAN COASTAL ARTILLERY
Guns: 4 SM-4-1 (130mm), status unclear ?
Coastal Missile Battery: Few SS-C-1B Sepal and SS-C3 Styx (maybe unserviceable...)

BULGARIAN NAVAL AVIATION
Helicopters
- 7 Mi-14 Haze (to be replaced by 6 AS-565MB Panther)
- 3 AS-565 Panther

As usual, It may be that in my "fleet review", I forgot programs ? (or made few mistakes ?, especially for the auxiliary and smaller ships), then SAID IT ! Feel free to comment and give your opinion

Future of the Icelandic Navy (Coast Guard)

Only Sized to protect its natural resources (fisheries...)

Great contribution by "godanov" ;)

Cartography
Iceland is an island nation. The fishing industry accounts for 40% of export income and employs 7% of the workforce.
Coastline: a 4,790 km, and an EEZ of 758,000 km2.

Personal Strength: +150

3 Offshore Patrol Vessels
2 Ægir
(Ægir II, Týr II). 1,214 tonnes, 71m. Commissioned by 1975.

1 Þór (Highly modified Norwegian Barentshav built at ASMAR yard in Chile)
(Þór III). 4000 tons, 94 m. Commissioned late 2011.

Auxiliary Ships:
1 Baldur (Hydrographic Research Vessel)
(Baldur). 50tons, 20m. Built 1991.

Naval Aviation:
Aircrafts:
- 1 Dash 8-300;

Helicopters:
- 1 AS-322L1 Super Puma.
- 1 AS-365n Dauphin 2.

With the increase in tourism, economic power, and probable near term EU membership, it is likely the Icelandic Coast Guard will receive more funding and equipment is the near-term, however it is unlikely to amount to changes in capacities but an increase in current types.

@ "Godanov"
I have not had time to check your data, but I +/- agree*** with your analysis, thank you !!!

***and add that :...remember that the economic crisis hit hard in Iceland, which will require small Iceland forces to "tighten their belts" for many years (in term of military budget...).

As usual, It may be that this "Fleet Review", godanov forgot programs ? (or made few mistakes ?, especially for the auxiliary and smaller ships), then SAID IT ! Feel free to comment and give your opinion !