On 11/14/1987, the vessel NOOTKA MARINER (Official Number 393520) was involved in a fire in 36 NM OFF AMPHITRITE POINT, B.C.,.

The vessel, with 5 persons on board, experienced the incident while engaged in regular operations. There were 0 injuries and fatalities were reported, and there was pollution.

CONNECTING ROD FRACTURED AUX.MOTOR BLOCK SPRAYING OIL WHICH IGNITED Note: formerly OccNo : 9708-5-87. Damage to the vessel was indicated as MINOR

Weather at the time was reported as clear with winds from the SW at 15.00 knots. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 4/28/1988 .