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. There were 1 injuries but no fatalities were reported, and there was pollution.

VL SUSTAINED ENGINE ROOM DAMAGE.ENGINEER BURNED BY HOT GASES.. Damage to the vessel was indicated as MAJOR

Weather at the time was reported as clear. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 6/14/1979 .