On 5/28/1987 , the vessel MICHAEL J. USEN (Official Number 328024) was involved in a fire in 55 NM OFF EAST POINT, PEI,.
The vessel, with 9 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 10/15/1987. Weather at the time was reported as clear with winds from the SW at 10.00 knots.
MAIN ENGINE AIR FILTER COLLAPSED - EXCESS AMOUNTS OF FUEL IGNITED Note: formerly OccNo : 9708-5-87