On 10/2/1985 , the vessel HEATHER SEA (Official Number 364091) was involved in a explosion in OFF SABLE ISLAND, N.S.,.

The vessel, with 11 persons on board, experienced the incident while engaged in regular operations. There were 0 injuries and fatalities were reported, and there was pollution.

RESTRICTED LUBRICATION IN PORT M/E CAUSED C/C EXPLOSION & FIRE.. Damage to the vessel was indicated as MAJOR

Weather at the time was reported as other with winds from the W at 7.00 knots. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 11/19/1986.