On 6/12/1999 , the vessel EAST POINT NO. 1 (Official Number 800291) was involved in a fire in 150NM SW OF CAPE SABLE,.

The vessel, with 2 persons on board, experienced the incident while engaged in regular operations. There were 0 injuries and fatalities were reported, and there was pollution.

The F/V had an engine room fire. Fire was extinguished and F/V proceeded to port.. Damage to the vessel was indicated as MAJOR

Weather at the time was reported as unknown. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 7/12/1999 .