On 8/17/1999 , the vessel SEAWAY CONDOR (Official Number 720359) was involved in a fire in HALIFAX HARBOUR, N.S.,.

The vessel, with 70 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 pollution.

This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 9/9/1999 7. Weather at the time was reported as .

Welders were welding outrigger on deck. The heat generated by the hot work apparently passed through the deck by conduction and ignited cables on cable rack located in store room underneath outrigger. Damages limited to store room deckhead.