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. 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 6/10/1988 . Weather at the time was reported as clear with winds from the SW at 23.00 knots.
HYDRAULIC LINE BREAK CAUSED OIL SPILL NEAR GENERATOR/STARTING FIRE. Note: formerly OccNo : 9708-5-87