On 1/28/1997 , the vessel ROWAN GORILLA III (Official Number 677034) was involved in a fire in COHASSET OIL PRODUCTION PLATFORM, OFF N.S.,.
The vessel, with 0 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 none pollution.
This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 1/28/1997 . Weather at the time was reported as .
An oil seal on number 5 engine turbo charger leaked oil which caught fire. The fire was extinguished, minor damage reported to engine.