On 11/15/1986, the vessel MICHAEL R. (Official Number 312746) was involved in a fire in 20 MILES SOUTH OF CANSO TRAFFIC SCHEME, N.S.,.

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 pollution.

FIRE IN PANEL BOX AREA OF ENGINE ROOM Note: formerly OccNo : 9708-28-1. Damage to the vessel was indicated as MINOR

Weather at the time was reported as clear. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 6/29/1988 .