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. There were 0 injuries and fatalities were reported, and there was none pollution.

MAIN ENGINE AIR FILTER COLLAPSED - EXCESS AMOUNTS OF FUEL IGNITED Note: formerly OccNo : 9708-5-87. Damage to the vessel was indicated as MINOR

Weather at the time was reported as clear with winds from the SW at 10.00 knots. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 10/15/1987.