On 8/13/1986 , the vessel PAULA MARIA (Official Number 392078) was involved in a fire in MALL BAY HARBOUR,NFLD,.

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

GLOW PLUGS OVERHEATED AND SET FIRE AROUND THE FUEL PUMP. Note: formerly OccNo : 9708-5-87. Damage to the vessel was indicated as TOTAL LOSS

Weather at the time was reported as clear with winds from the W at knots. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 3/9/1988 1.