On 8/29/1990 , the vessel WHITE CAP III (Official Number 346548) was involved in a fire in 45 NM SOUTH OF LAMALINE, BURIN PENINSULA, NFLD,.

The vessel, with 6 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 pollution.

This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 10/22/1990. Weather at the time was reported as fog with winds from the W at 6.00 knots.

SHORT CIRCUIT IN THE ECHO SOUNDER CAUSED A BATTERY FIRE Note: formerly OccNo : 1300-5-90