On 2/6/1989 1, the vessel NORMA JOAN (Official Number 320390) was involved in a fire in 100 NM SOUTHEAST OF YARMOUTH, N.S.,.

The vessel, with 3 persons on board, experienced the incident while engaged in regular operations. There were 0 injuries and fatalities were reported, and there was minor pollution.

HYDRAULIC LINE PROBABLY LET GO - SPRAYING OIL ON HOT SURFACE IN ER. Damage to the vessel was indicated as TOTAL LOSS

Weather at the time was reported as clear. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 1/26/1990 .