On 5/8/1985 1, the vessel ZIRCON (Official Number 347746) was involved in a fire in GOLFE SAINT LAURENT-BAIE DES CHALEURS,.

The vessel, with 4 persons on board, experienced the incident while engaged in regular operations. There were 0 injuries and fatalities were reported, and there was none pollution.

INCENDIE DANS SALLE DES MACHINES IMPOSSIBLE A CONTROLER-NP COULA. Note: formerly OccNo : 9708-5-85. Damage to the vessel was indicated as TOTAL LOSS

Weather at the time was reported as clear with winds from the WNW at 4.00 knots. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 6/29/1987 .