On Sep 18
On Sep 18. 2018, a fire broke out aboard the 'Schleswig-Holstein' and injured ten soldiers on the Baltic Sea off Kiel. The ship was on a training trip. Because of the damage, it had to enter Kiel. After leaving Flensburg, the crew of the frigate should actually begin the operational tests. But around 8 p.m. there was a cable fire in a switchboard in the rear. The crew was able to quickly bring the fire under control and extinguish it. However, as there was heavy smoke below deck, ten soldiers suffered smoke poisoning. One was taken off shortly before 9 p.m. by the DGzRS lifeboat 'Berlin' from Laboe. Seven other soldiers were picked up by ambulances in Kiel and taken to hospitals. Two soldiers suffered light smoke poisoning and could stay on board. The damage has already been assessed and investigated.It can be repaired in Kiel. Spare parts were requested and the frigate was due to leave again next week. In addition to the control panel, a number of mattresses must be replaced because they have been contaminated with the toxic fire smoke. In addition, extensive cleaning work was underway.
