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. Fortunately, the ship was able to continue its voyage. No injuries or fatalities were reported, and there was minor pollution.
This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 6/29/1989 . Weather at the time was reported as clear with winds from the N at 5.00 knots.
PROPANE GAS LEAK IN FORECASTLE IGNITED BY UNKNOWN SOURCE