Fire in Boiler Room of BGM Oswald Elbe 1 During Repairs

On March 19, a smoldering fire broke out in the boiler room of the German-flagged vessel BGM Oswald Elbe 1 while it was undergoing renovations at the Volkswerft maritime industrial and commercial park in Stralsund, Germany. 

The shipyard's fire department responded quickly, assisting in evacuating the shipbuilding hall. Firefighters from the Hanseatic City of Stralsund were also alerted due to the heavy smoke generated by the fire. A total of 19 firefighters were dispatched to the scene. 

By the time emergency teams arrived, the crew of BGM Oswald Elbe 1 had already extinguished the fire. One person sustained injuries in the incident. Authorities are currently investigating the cause of the fire and assessing the damage. There was no threat to nearby buildings or facilities.