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. Fortunately, the ship was able to continue its voyage. No injuries or fatalities were reported, and there was unknown pollution.
This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 11/25/2002. Weather at the time was reported as unknown with winds from the N at 0.00 knots.
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.