On 10/11/1997, the vessel KRAPANJ (Official Number 347139) was involved in a fire in 1 MILE OFF NITINAT, B.C.,.

The vessel, with 0 persons on board, experienced the incident while engaged in regular operations. There were 0 injuries and fatalities were reported, and there was pollution.

Vessel had fire 1 mile off Nitinat. "Tanu" tasked and assisted with extinguishing the fire. Gillnetter towed into Port San Juan.. Damage to the vessel was indicated as MAJOR

Weather at the time was reported as clear. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 10/14/1997.