On 3/27/2012 , the vessel PATRICE MCALLISTER (Official Number 1082214) was involved in a explosion in POINT PETRE, ON, ONTARIO (ON).

The vessel, with 0 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 none pollution.

This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 3/29/2012 . Weather at the time was reported as clear with winds from the N at 10.00 knots.

On 27 March 2012, the tug "PATRICE MCALLISTER" suffered a fire in the engine room at Point Petre, Lake Ontario, Ontario. Five crew were evacuated by the CCGS "CAPE HEARNE". One injured crew member was medevaced by helicopter and then died.