On 11/24/2002, the vessel SMUGGLER (Official Number 177755) was involved in a explosion in NEPAH LAGOON, WELLS PASSAGE, B.C., BRITISH COLUMBIA (BC).

The vessel, with 2 persons on board, experienced the incident while engaged in regular operations. There were 2 injuries but no fatalities were reported, and there was unknown pollution.

On 24 November, 2002, while near Nepah Lagoon, B.C., the V/L "SMUGGLER" reportedly burned down to the water line, due to explosion and fire in galley area. Two people onboard were injured.. Damage to the vessel was indicated as CONSTRUCTIVE TOTAL LOSS

Weather at the time was reported as unknown with winds from the N at 0.00 knots. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 11/25/2002.