On 11/30/1987, the vessel CANADIAN PIONEER (Official Number 395424) was involved in a fire in GENERATING STATION WEST DOCK, NANTICOKE, ONT.,.

The vessel, with 27 persons on board, experienced the incident while engaged in regular operations. There were 0 injuries and fatalities were reported, and there was pollution.

HYDRAULIC LINE BREAK CAUSED OIL SPILL NEAR GENERATOR/STARTING FIRE. Note: formerly OccNo : 9708-5-87. Damage to the vessel was indicated as MAJOR

Weather at the time was reported as clear with winds from the SW at 23.00 knots. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 6/10/1988 .