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. There were 0 injuries and fatalities were reported, and there was none pollution.

SPONTANEOUS COMBUSTION WITHIN ENGINE AREA-LHTE DETECTION OF THE FIRE Note: formerly OccNo : 9708-5-83. Damage to the vessel was indicated as MAJOR

Weather at the time was reported as overcast with winds from the SE at knots. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 6/24/1987 .