On 6/21/1983 , the vessel CONSUMER (Official Number 391742) was involved in a fire in W COAST-TRIBUNE CHNL-TWEEN BOND & THOMSON SNDS,.
The vessel, with 1 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 pollution.
This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 6/24/1987 . Weather at the time was reported as clear with winds from the SE at 6.00 knots.
EXPLOSION & FIRE IN THE ENGINE ROOM-V/L GUTTED AND SANK. Note: formerly OccNo : 9708-5-83