1. JHFVUYFVCUIV BALTIC SEA REGION DEFENCE ENVIRONMENTAL CO-OPERATION VILNIUS, LITHUANIA 2003

2. Topographic features Neighbours (the length of the border): Russian Federation – Kaliningrad district (210 km) Lithuania (103 km) Belarus (416 km) Ukraine (529 km) Slovakia (539 km) Czech Republic (790 km) Germany (467 km) Baltic Sea (528 km) Poland is composed of lowlands - the average altitude –173m, Lowland territories (below 300 m a.s.l. - 91,3 % of the territory Population: 38 632 000 (01.01.2002) Climate: temperate climatic zone Average temperatures : January: -5,5°C - 0°C; July: 16,5° - 19°C Average amount of precipitation: 600 mm Highest point: Rysy peak (Tatra mountains) 2499 m a.s.l. Deepest point: - 1,8 m b.s.l. Longest River: Wisła 1047 km Largest lake: Śniardwy 11 383 ha Deepest lake: Hańcza 108 m Land area: 312,7 thous.km 2 POLAND About Poland

3. Poland at sea  The  The beginnings in 11th century 16th century - basis for naval forces development 18th century - end to the prosperity of Poland and Polish fleet  Reborn  Reborn of Polish State  Establishing  Establishing the Polish Navy on the 28th of November 1918

4. Environmental Protection Policy of the Polish Ministry of Defense adopted 14.02.2002 by the Minister It covers the main goals and tasks connected with environmental protection in current operations of the Polish Ministry of Defense. Basis for multi-annual framework environmental protection programs in the Armed Forces.  basic element directing all tasks related to EP in Armed Forces  describes responsibilities between different levels and sections in Polish Ministry of Defence/Armed Forces Decree No 57/MON dated 23. 12. 2002 concerning implementation of environmental policy in the Ministry of Defense

5. Main tasks for the Armed Forces resulting from the “Defence sector policy for the environment protection” Taking into account the necessity of observing environment protection requirements during exercises and training; Shaping the defence infrastructure and the military industry with taking into consideration local requirements on environment protection in co-operation with organs of state administration and local authorities organs; Executing supervision during operational and mobilization planning, maintaining combat mobilization readiness and training providing as well as during current activities of Polish Armed Forces in accordance with environmental law. Implementation of obligations resulting from international agreements including the rules of environmental protection during training, stay and passage of the foreign troops. Shaping cultural and educational activities throughout specifying the issues of shaping and protection of the environment as well as respect for nature and cultural heritage;

6. Main tasks for the Armed Forces resulting from the “Defence sector policy for the environment protection” Participating in research and development works concerning the military equipment, taking into account the requirements of environment protection; Establishing specific rules for introduction, use and withdrawal armament and military equipment including the range of environment protection requirements; Maintaining the technical equipment according to requirements specified within the acts; Undertaking actions within energy saving, minimising of emission as well as other forms of negative influence on the environment; Comply with requirements of maritime environment protection in accordance with national and international law; Management of business activity within the Defence Sector;

7. central level Armed Forces level regional level basic level Organisation of environmental protection In the Polish Armed Forces Organisation of environmental protection In the Polish Armed Forces Pomeranian Military District PMD-HQ Silesian Military District SMD-HQ MoD; Army HQ; AF HQ Navy HQ (Gdynia) All services (01.01.2003) - 132 408 soldiers Army - 88 877 Air Forces- 31 147 Navy - 12 384

8. Organisation structure of environmental protection in the Polish Armed Forces Organisation structure of environmental protection in the Polish Armed Forces Minister of National Defense Secretary of State-I st Deputy Minister of National Defense Infrastructure Department Environmental Protection and Military Historical Objects Branch Army Commander Air Force Commander Section of Environmental Protection Section of Environmental Protection Regional Infrastructure Agencies Section of Environmental Protection Section of Infrastructure and Environmental Protection EP Inspectors (in the military bases) PMD SMD Navy AF 87 91 71 58 Navy Commander Chief of General Staff Section of Environmental Protection Pomeranian Military District Silesian Military District

9. Woliński National Park Słowiński National Park DISLOCATION OF POLISH NAVY Environment Protection Specialist of 8 th Coast Defence Flotilla Environment Protection Specialist of 3 rd Ships Flotilla Environment Protection Specialist of Naval Aviation Brigade Environment Protection Specialist of 9 th Coast Defence Flotilla

10. MAIN FORCES OF POLISH NAVY 3 rd Ships Flotilla (Gdynia-Oksywie naval base); 9 th Coast Defence Flotilla (Hel Peninsula, 9 nautical miles from Gdynia across the Gdańsk Bay); 8 th Coast Defence Flotilla (Świnoujście and Kołobrzeg naval bases); Naval Aviation Brigade (Gdynia-Babie Doły air station).

11. ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION SECTION IN ORGANISATION STRUCTURE OF POLISH NAVY Commander in Chief the Polish Navy Fleet Chief of Logistics Environment Protection Section Chief of Logistics in Tactical Unit Environment Protection Specialist in Tactical Unit Environment Protection Personnel in units Commander of Unit Environment Protection Personnel in unit The basic level The Headquarter level

12. THE ESSENTIAL DIRECTIONS OF ACTIVITIES THE ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION SECTION IN POLISH NAVY THE ESSENTIAL DIRECTIONS OF ACTIVITIES THE ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION SECTION IN POLISH NAVY Creation of Polish Navy strategy concerning environment protection (sea, land, air); Minimising of negative impact of the Polish Navy activities in maritime environment; Performing inspection activities in the scope of observing the rules coming from the law on environment protection; Increasing ecological awareness among Polish Navy officers and sailors; Co-ordination of contacts and co-operation between Polish Navy and national organisation; Participation in national and international meetings and conferences in the field of maritime protection; Monitoring of selected areas of Polish Exclusive Economic Zone.

13. MONITORING OF POLISH EXCLUSIVE ECONOMIC ZONE AT THE BALTIC SEA MONITORING OF POLISH EXCLUSIVE ECONOMIC ZONE AT THE BALTIC SEA Flight statistics of AN - 28 BRYZA over Polish Responsibility Waters in 2002 year. Total flight time: 86,30 Number of missions: 25 Number of pollutions: 9 Polluters: 1 Flight statistics of AN - 28 BRYZA over Polish Responsibility Waters in 2002 year. Total flight time: 86,30 Number of missions: 25 Number of pollutions: 9 Polluters: 1

14. MONITORING OF POLISH EXCLUSIVE ECONOMIC ZONE AT THE BALTIC SEA MONITORING OF POLISH EXCLUSIVE ECONOMIC ZONE AT THE BALTIC SEA OIL SPILL

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