On 11/20/1987, the vessel CAPE BALLARD (Official Number 800481) was involved in a fire in 80 NM SE OF HALIFAX, N.S.,.

The vessel, with 16 persons on board, experienced the incident while engaged in regular operations. There were 0 injuries and fatalities were reported, and there was pollution.

SHORT CIRCUIT IN DOUBLE PLUG IN GALLEY - FIRE SPREAD TO BULKHEAD Note: formerly OccNo : 9708-5-87. Damage to the vessel was indicated as MINOR

Weather at the time was reported as rain with winds from the SE at 45.00 knots. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 6/29/1988 .