On 7/18/1998 , the vessel MARBELLA (Official Number 347775) was involved in a fire in LOQUIILLILLA COVE, GOLETAS CHANNEL, B.C.,.

The vessel, with 1 persons on board, experienced the incident while engaged in regular operations. There were 0 injuries and fatalities were reported, and there was minor pollution.

A fisherman was rescued after his fishing vessel caught fire. Vessel burnt to water line and sank.. 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 8/4/1998 8.