Thor

The US Coast Guard and partner agencies responded to a fire that occurred aboard the 'Thor' on the morning of Feb 18, 2025, near Pea Patch Island on the Delaware River in Pennsylvania, At about 09.30 a..m., the Coast Guard Sector Delaware Bay received a Channel 16 distress call from the ship, which was in transit with a two-barge tow between Delaware City and Old New Castle, there was a fire in the engine room. The hatches were secured by the crew, but the tug had lost steering. The four crew members were safely evacuated from the vessel by Good Samaritans. Boat crews from zjr USCG Station Philadelphia and a helicopter of the Air Station Atlantic City responded to the scene, along with assets from local partner agencies, including the Wilmington Fire Department's fireboat. Sector Delaware Bay watchstanders issued an Urgent Marine Information Broadcast Notice to mariners. The fire has been put out, and the tug has been taken in tow by the tug 'Wye River' (IMO: 9512379). The cause of the blaze was under investigation. Reports with photos: https://www.dvidshub.net/image/8875103/coast-guard-partner-agencies-responding-fire-delaware-river https://www.workboat.com/tug-catches-fire-on-the-delaware-river