On 9/5/1994 1, the vessel CAPE RACE (Official Number 320503) was involved in a fire in 114 NM OFF YARMOUTH, NOVA SCOTIA,.
The vessel, with 16 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 none pollution.
This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 3/7/1995 1. Weather at the time was reported as rain with winds from the NE at 55.00 knots.
VL'S SWTCHBRD SHORT CIRCUITED DUE TO WATER SPRAY.PROC.UNDER OWN POWR