On 7/7/2000 1, the vessel EAGLE BIRMINGHAM (Official Number 387430) was involved in a fire in PLACENTIA BAY, NF, NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR (NL).

The vessel, with 24 persons on board, experienced the incident while engaged in regular operations. There were 0 injuries and fatalities were reported, and there was unknown pollution.

While outbound from Whiffen Head with a pilot embarked the M.T. EAGLE BIRMINGHAM advises "fire in the engine". A few litres of lubricating oil sprayed on a hot exhaust. No injuries were sustained. Vessel proceeded on to New York.. Damage to the vessel was indicated as MINOR

Weather at the time was reported as clear with winds from the S at 11.00 knots. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 8/3/2000 1.