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. There were 0 injuries and fatalities were reported, and there was none pollution.

An oil seal on number 5 engine turbo charger leaked oil which caught fire. The fire was extinguished, minor damage reported to engine.. Damage to the vessel was indicated as MINOR

Weather at the time was reported as unknown. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 1/28/1997 .