On 5/9/2002 1, the vessel KARM (Official Number 176656) was involved in a fire in NOOTKA SOUND, B.C., BRITISH COLUMBIA (BC).

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

On 09 May, 2002, the F/V "KARM" carrying 600 gallons of fuel onboard caught fire near Nootka Sound, B.C. Vessel abandoned and later went aground. Two operators safely rescued.. Damage to the vessel was indicated as CONSTRUCTIVE TOTAL LOSS

Weather at the time was reported as unknown. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 5/10/2002 .