On 5/25/1984 , the vessel RED STAR II (Official Number 393012) was involved in a fire in E COAST-ST GEORGES BAY-MURPHY'S POND,.

The vessel, with 2 persons on board, experienced the incident while engaged in regular operations. There were 1 injuries but no fatalities were reported, and there was pollution.

EXPLODED & CAUGHT FIRE AS SOON AS IGNITION KEY WAS TURNED ON. Note: formerly OccNo : 9708-28-1. Damage to the vessel was indicated as TOTAL LOSS

Weather at the time was reported as clear with winds from the N at 6.00 knots. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 3/13/1985 .