On 5/18/1988 , the vessel SEACO (Official Number 318600) was involved in a explosion in ALONGSIDE HEAD HARBOUR, CAMPOBELLO ISLAND,N.B.,.

The vessel, with 1 persons on board, experienced the incident while engaged in regular operations. There were 1 injuries but no fatalities were reported, and there was minor pollution.

PROPANE GAS LEAK IN FORECASTLE IGNITED BY UNKNOWN SOURCE. Damage to the vessel was indicated as CONSTRUCTIVE TOTAL LOSS

Weather at the time was reported as clear with winds from the N at 5.00 knots. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 6/29/1989 .