On Tuesday, April 17, Final Planning Conference for 40th BALTOPS Exercise has begun. 150 participants from thirteen countries have gathered in Gdynia to discuss the final plan for this year’s exercise. The conference will last until Friday (April 20). BALTOPS 2012 exercise begins on 1st of June in Gdynia.

From February 15th to 21st, Royal Navy Flagship HMS “Bulwark” was visiting Poland. Two days before entering the port of Gdynia the Flagship was cooperating with the Polish Navy along the Polish coast. On Friday (Feb. 17th at 10 AM), HMS “Bulwark” entered Gdynia. During the weekend the ship was visited by more than 4000 citizens. The crew participated in rugby game with Polish team Arka Gdynia Rugby and in mini futsal tournament in 3rd Flotilla of Ships. The visit was also an opportunity to meet with Polish Navy’s and Gdynia officials. HMS “Bulwark” is now leaving the Baltic Sea for next joint maritime exercise - Cold Response 2012 in the Norway.

Polish Navy Commander-in-Chief vice admiral (three star) Tomasz Mathea went to Finland for a two-day working visit. Mutual cooperation perspectives for both navies was the main subject for discussion.

Polish Navy Commander-in-Chief vice admiral (three star) Tomasz Mathea participated in 20th International Seapower Symposium at the U.S. Naval War College in Newport (USA) October 18-21, 2011. The main subject for discussion was "Security and Prosperity through Maritime Partnerships”.