Amber Duck

The 'Amber Duck' – an award of the Polish Chamber of Maritime Commerce – was presented to the Gdynia Maritime University for the creation of the UMG Offshore Centre, a key institution and the nucleus of the Polish offshore valley, conducting research and measurements at sea for the offshore wind energy sector.
The award was presented on 10 October 2025, during the 25th edition of 'Wspólna Kaczka', an event that brought together over two thousand invited guests and served as the culmination of the Maritime Economy Forum.

The 'Amber Duck' award was presented by the Deputy Minister of Infrastructure, Dr Arkadiusz Marchewka, and President of the Port of Gdańsk Authority, Dr Dorota Pyć (University of Gdańsk), and was received on behalf of the University by HM The Rector Professor Adam Weintrit.

In his acceptance speech, the Rector underlined that the distinction is not only an award for Gdynia Maritime University but also for the University's graduates and supporters. He noted that this honour holds particular significance for the University, as it is awarded by the maritime community itself.