On 7/20/1999 , the vessel NANTICOKE (Official Number 385534) was involved in a fire in WESTERN NORTH ATLANTIC OCEAN,.

The vessel, with 24 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 10/20/2000. Weather at the time was reported as clear with winds from the NE at 13.00 knots.

On 20 July 1999, while proceeding from Camden, New Jersey, towards Trois-Rivières, Quebec, the self-unloading bulk carrier "NANTICOKE" experienced an engine-room fire. The crew briefly fought the fire with portable extinguishers and water prior to the engine-room being evacuated. The fixed halon firefighting system was released and suppressed the fire. Despite damage to the steering power and control system wiring, the vessel proceeded to New York City under its own power for repairs.