On 3/15/1999 , the vessel BEINIR (Official Number 311875) was involved in a fire in PORT OF ST. JOHN'S, NFLD,.

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 none pollution.

Vessel was being equipped for fishing, including installation of new equipment. Soldering in fish hold ignited insulation material. Minor damage to fish hold.. Damage to the vessel was indicated as MINOR

Weather at the time was reported as unknown. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 4/19/1999 .