On 2/25/1979 , the vessel ARCTIC ENDEAVOUR (Official Number 181806) was involved in a explosion in NS-ENTRANCE TO HALIFAX HARBOUR,.
The vessel, with 10 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 pollution.
This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 6/14/1979 . Weather at the time was reported as clear.
VL SUSTAINED ENGINE ROOM DAMAGE.ENGINEER BURNED BY HOT GASES.