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. Fortunately, the ship was able to continue its voyage. No injuries or fatalities were reported, and there was none pollution.
This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 1/3/1996 2. Weather at the time was reported as .
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.