On 12/13/1996, the vessel DRYSO (Official Number 710787) was involved in a fire in HARMAC WHARF, NANAIMO, B.C.,.

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.

Fire in cargo hold caused by fixed cargo light. Damage restricted to one bundle of packaged lumber. Fire was suppressed in 12 minutes. Damaged cargo removed from vessel and vessel completed loading and sailed.. 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 12/17/1996.