On 10/3/1998 , the vessel COMMODORE (Official Number 264277) was involved in a fire in DISCOVERY PASSAGE, B.C.,.

The vessel, with 0 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 pollution.

This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 10/20/1998. Weather at the time was reported as clear.

A fire occurred in exhaust stack of tug pushing 4 barges. Main engine shut down due to suspected oil leak into exhaust. Fire extinguished. No damage to vessel. Tug and barges towed into Campbell River. Canadian tug assisted.