On 8/17/1995 , the vessel SEA QUAIL (Official Number 248228) was involved in a fire in PRINCE RUPERT HARBOUR, B.C.,.

The vessel, with 4 persons on board, experienced the incident while engaged in regular operations. There were 0 injuries and fatalities were reported, and there was none pollution.

Fuel jumper pipe broke and sprayed fuel onto the running engines exhaust and set fire to engine room while vessel alongside. Vessel abandoned due to smoke. Fire extinguished by the fire department.. 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 8/17/1995 .