On 7/27/1983 , the vessel SANDBAR-QUEEN (Official Number 331822) was involved in a fire in W COAST-FRASER RIVER-SOUTH ARM-STEVESTON,.

The vessel, with 2 persons on board, experienced the incident while engaged in regular operations. There were 2 injuries but no fatalities were reported, and there was minor pollution.

EXPLOSION DUE TO IGNITION OF GASOLINE VAPOUR (SUSPECTED). Note: formerly OccNo : 9708-5-83. Damage to the vessel was indicated as CONSTRUCTIVE TOTAL LOSS

Weather at the time was reported as clear with winds from the N at 1.00 knots. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 6/24/1987 .