The 108 meter long, 5754 dwt reefer Green Klipper caught fire while berthed in a repair yard in Szczecin, Poland. The fire started in the vessel’s cargo hold. The blaze released a large plume of smoke due to the amount of foam within the hold. Seven fire brigades responded to the scene along with fireboats. Their efforts were able to bring the fire under control after several hours. No reports of injuries. The amount of damage to the hold was not reported.
The 165 meter long, 17042 dwt container ship Godafoss allided with a jetty at while attempting to enter the port of Swinoujscie, Poland. The vessel then went aground and remained stuck until several tugs were able to refloat the vessel. The Godafoss was escorted into the port where divers inspected the hull for damage. No reports of injuries or pollution released. Damage to the jetty was reported around $180,000 (USD). The Godafoss was allowed to leave port the following day as it continued on its voyage to Aarhus.
