On 8/7/1996 1, the vessel PORTLAND PT. (Official Number 194360) was involved in a fire in PACHENA BAY, B.C.,.

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 pollution.

Fire in engine room. Quickly suppressed and v/l proceeded under own power to Bamfield.. Damage to the vessel was indicated as MINOR

Weather at the time was reported as fog with winds from the NW at knots. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 11/19/1996.