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Chiquita Voyager

Chiquita Voyager

Chiquita Voyager
Photo: facebook/Delaware State Fire School

On the morning of November 26, the 222 meter long, 37874 dwt container ship Chiquita Voyager (IMO: 9304978) caught fire on the Delaware River at the port of Wilmington, Delaware. The fire started in the container ship’s engine room  spewing smoke through the superstructure. The Chiquita Voyager engaged its fire suppression system which help contain the fire to the engine room. The Wilmington fire brigade arrived on site and got the fire extinguished after several hours. Four crew of the Chiquita Voyager sustained burns and would be taken to a local hospital for treatment.

Damage caused by the fire was not disclosed.  Fire fighters would remain on scene to monitor for any flare-ups.  State officials have launched an investigation into the incident.

Thor

Thor

Thor
Photo: workboat.com

On the morning of February 18, the 22 meter long, 163 gt towboat Thor (IMO: 8842246) caught fire on the Delaware River near Pea Patch Island, Pennsylvania. The Thor was pushing two barges between Delaware City and Old New Castle when a fire broke out in the engine room.  The crew was able to escape the blaze, but the fire had disabled the steering and the towboat went adrift. The crew sent out a distress call and were rescued by a nearby vessel. No reports of injuries.

The United States Coast Guard along with local authorities dispatched fire fighting vessels to the scene. Reports states the fire was extinguished and the Thor was taken under tow by the tug Wye River (IMO: 9512379).  The incident is under investigation.

Algoma Verity

Algoma Verity

Algoma Verity
Photo: fox29.com

On the night of October 8, the 623 foot long, 50259 dwt bulk carrier Algoma Verity (IMO: 9183776) ran aground on the Delaware River off Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Algoma Verity had departed from Philadelphia en route upstream to the port of Fairless Hills with 45,000 tons of solar (water softening) salt when it veered outside the navigation channel and went aground. No reports of injuries or pollution released.

The United States Coast Guard  is monitoring the situation. Vessel traffic was restricted near the the grounded vessel. The Coast Guard is working on plans to refloat the Algoma Verity and tow it to a nearby terminal where it would undergo inspection.