On 12/27/1995, the vessel ORIENTAL FERM (Official Number 228475) was involved in a fire in 7 MILES NW OF EAST POINT, GEORGIA STRAIT,.

The vessel, with 24 persons on board, experienced the incident while engaged in regular operations. There were 0 injuries and fatalities were reported, and there was none pollution.

A spark from the funnel dropped on manila rope stored on the poop deck. Using a fire hose, crewmembers extinguished the fire quickly. No damage.. Damage to the vessel was indicated as MINOR

Weather at the time was reported as unknown. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 1/3/1996 2.