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. Fortunately, the ship was able to continue its voyage. No injuries or fatalities were reported, and there was unknown pollution.

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

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.