On 3/15/1983 , the vessel ISLAND PROVIDER (Official Number 372396) was involved in a fire in WEST COAST-FITZHUGH SOUND FOG ROCKS,.
The vessel, with 2 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 none pollution.
This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 6/24/1987 . Weather at the time was reported as overcast with winds from the SE at knots.
SPONTANEOUS COMBUSTION WITHIN ENGINE AREA-LHTE DETECTION OF THE FIRE Note: formerly OccNo : 9708-5-83