On 10/7/1983 , the vessel KARINA (Official Number 652243) was involved in a fire in W COAST-FITZ HUGH SOUND-OFF KELPIE POINT,.

The vessel, with 4 persons on board, experienced the incident while engaged in regular operations. There were 0 injuries and fatalities were reported, and there was pollution.

E/R CLOSED DOWN & FLOODED UNTIL FIRE EXTINGUISHED-ASSISTED BY TUG. Note: formerly OccNo : 9708-5-83. Damage to the vessel was indicated as MAJOR

Weather at the time was reported as clear with winds from the N at 1.00 knots. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 6/24/1987 .