Crew Reviews, Ratings & Info for Tor

On October 22, 2019, at 6:36 a.m., an urgent distress signal was emitted from the icebreaker 'Tor', carrying 33 personnel, as it faced engine failure amidst a storm west of Ålesund, Norway. The MRCC in Southern Norway promptly responded by dispatching a helicopter from Florø. Fortunately, by 9 a.m., the icebreaker managed to restore functionality to two of its four primary engines, alleviating the immediate crisis and allowing the helicopter to stand down, as evacuation was no longer necessary. Concurrently, tugs 'Boa Heimdal' and 'Far Sigma', along with the Coastguard vessel 'Bergen', were en route to assist the stricken icebreaker, aiming to facilitate its tow to safety later that afternoon. After regaining engine power, the 'Tor' resumed its northward journey under its own steam at 10:15 a.m. With the situation stabilized and no further assistance required, the HRS Southern Norway concluded the rescue operation, extending gratitude to all participants involved. The 'Tor' successfully arrived in Ålesund waters early the following day, October 23, anchoring at coordinates 62° 28.85' N and 006° 7.39' E. Additional details can be found in the Norwegian report, including video footage: https://www.smp.no/nyheter/2019/10/22/Den-russiske-isbryteren-har-f%C3%A5tt-start-p%C3%A5-motoren-igjen-20218166.ece.