GMU Reopens Tender for Construction of New Sail Training Ship
24.08.2026 | 2 min. czytania
On 24 August 2026, Gdynia Maritime University announced a tender for the construction of a new training vessel – a three-masted sailing ship to succeed the Dar Młodzieży.
The second tender procedure was preceded by technical consultations with experts from the shipbuilding industry. A key change in the new tender documentation is the extension of the construction deadlines for the new vessel, as suggested by the shipyards.
The procedure for the performance of the task entitled ‘Design of the project and delivery of the successor to the Dar Młodzieży’ is being conducted under the design-and-build formula through an open tender process in accordance with EU rules. The procedure is open and unrestricted, meaning both Polish and foreign contractors that meet the conditions set out in the tender documentation are eligible to participate.
The procedure will follow the timetable laid down in Poland’s Public Procurement Law for open EU-wide tender procedures. Contractors may submit their bids starting 24 August 2026 until 9 am on 30 October 2026. All bids will be opened on the same day, i.e. 30 October 2026.
Work on the project and the construction of the ship will take place immediately following the signing of a contract with the winner of the tender.
The University’s new ship will replace the Dar Młodzieży, which was launched in 1981. In comparison to its predecessor, the new vessel will be somewhat larger. Under the specification, its overall length, including the bowsprit, will be approximately 112 metres, compared with 108.8 metres for the Dar Młodzieży, while the hull beam will measure around 15 metres versus 14 metres. The new vessel will also feature a larger basic sail area, at a minimum of 3,300 square metres compared with 3,015 square metres, as well as taller masts reaching up to 58.4 metres, compared with a maximum of about 49.5 metres on the Dar Młodzieży.
A major change will be the introduction of a modern hybrid mechanical propulsion system with an output of around 1,300 kW. The current tall ship is equipped with a conventional engine propulsion system of lower power. The new vessel will retain comparable speed performance, reaching up to around 12 knots under power, while offering more efficient and environmentally friendly operating solutions.
The university is keen for the new sailing ship’s silhouette to echo the aesthetics and lines of the Dar Pomorza.
The new vessel is scheduled to be commissioned within three years of work commencing.