On 7/11/2002 , the vessel ERIC CINDY (Official Number 346268) was involved in a fire in OFF CAP AUX MEULES, G. OF ST. LAWRENCE, QUEBEC (QC).

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 unknown pollution.

On 11 July 2002, the f/v "ERIC CINDY" reported a fire in the engine room. The fire was extinquished rapidly and the vessel was towed to Cap-aux-Meules harbour.. 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 9/5/2002 8.