On 10/24/1981, the vessel ALCHATBY (Official Number 1289) was involved in a fire in EAST COAST-STRAIT OF CANSO-PORT HAWKESBURY,.

The vessel, with 35 persons on board, experienced the incident while engaged in regular operations. There were 0 injuries and fatalities were reported, and there was pollution.

FIRE IN STUFFING BOX UNIT NO. 4. Note: formerly OccNo : 9708-28-1. Damage to the vessel was indicated as MINOR

Weather at the time was reported as unknown. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 12/9/1981 .