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. 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 7/3/1996 9. Weather at the time was reported as clear.
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.