Kontradmiral Xawery Czernicki

ORP Kontradmirał Xawery Czernicki is a Polish Navy logistics support ship, originally commissioned in 1990 as a Project 863 survey vessel. It was later converted to a command and logistics platform, capable of supporting various naval operations, including mine countermeasures groups.

Designed to meet the evolving logistical needs of a post-Cold War Polish Navy, the vessel underwent a comprehensive conversion process before being officially commissioned in its command role in 2001. During the early 2000s, it deployed to the Persian Gulf, actively participating in Operation Enduring Freedom and the Iraq War by patrolling vital waterways and supporting coalition forces. The ship has since achieved distinction as a recurring flagship for both Standing NATO Mine Countermeasures Group 1 and Group 2. Following a major mid-life refit completed in 2021, the vessel continues to serve as a vital command and support platform for multinational maritime operations.