On 8/17/1999 , the vessel WESTERN POLARIS (Official Number 647560) was involved in a fire in SHEET HARBOUR, N.S.,.

The vessel, with 8 persons on board, experienced the incident while engaged in regular operations. There were 0 injuries and fatalities were reported, and there was none pollution.

Vessel reported a small electrical fire on a generator panel. No injuries or pollution reported. Generator back on line 20 minutes later.. Damage to the vessel was indicated as MINOR

Weather at the time was reported as clear. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 9/1/1999 1.