On 3/29/1996 , the vessel ROBERT M (Official Number 216523) was involved in a fire in 4 MILES EAST OF PINE ISLAND, GORDON CHANNEL,BC,.

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 minor pollution.

U.S. Fish Packer on fire. 2 POB abandoned v/l and returned on board after fire extinguished by Coast Guard. No injuries. No pollution. Fire mainly in wheel-house.. Damage to the vessel was indicated as MAJOR

Weather at the time was reported as unknown. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 3/29/1996 .