On 8/8/1999 1, the vessel NORWEGIAN WIND (Official Number 723124) was involved in a fire in JOHNSTONE STRAIT, B.C., BRITISH COLUMBIA (BC).

The vessel, with 639 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 9/15/1999 . Weather at the time was reported as clear with winds from the NNW at 3.00 knots.

Cooking oil ignited in deep fryer in galley causing heavy smoke. Fire extinguished but reignited. Fire reextinguished.