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. There were 0 injuries and fatalities were reported, and there was pollution.

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.. Damage to the vessel was indicated as

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