On 2/7/2017 1, the vessel THORCO CROWN (Official Number 9290074 ) was involved in a fire in Sydney, NS, NOVA SCOTIA (NS).

The vessel, with 13 persons on board, experienced the incident while engaged in regular operations. Fortunately, the ship was able to continue its voyage. No injuries or fatalities were reported, and there was unknown pollution.

This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 2/7/2017 1. Weather at the time was reported as with winds from the WNW at 35.00 knots.

On 07 February 2017, the general cargo ship "THORCO CROWN", with 13 people on board, sustained a fire in the engine room. Although the crew quickly extinguished the fire, it had disabled the main engine. The vessel was towed to Sydney, NS to undergo repairs. There were no injuries or pollution reported.