On 10/23/1983, the vessel JOKER A. (Official Number 310398) was involved in a fire in W COAST-COWICHAN BAY-GOVERNMENT DOCK,.

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.

FV CLOSED UP-FIRE SMOTHERED DOWN DUE TO LACK OF OXYGEN. Note: formerly OccNo : 9708-27-1. Damage to the vessel was indicated as MAJOR

Weather at the time was reported as unknown. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 9/28/1984 .