On 6/29/1996 , the vessel WESTERDAM (Official Number 715388) was involved in a fire in STRAIT OF GEORGIA,B.C.,.

The vessel, with 300 persons on board, experienced the incident while engaged in regular operations. There were 0 injuries and fatalities were reported, and there was none pollution.

Damaged electrical light fixture caused food boxes to ignite and a small smouldering fire developed. Fire extinguished by crew, negligible damage, vessel continued on voyage.. 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 7/3/1996 9.