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. There were No injuries but 1 fatalities were reported, and there was none pollution.

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.. Damage to the vessel was indicated as MAJOR

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