On 12/11/1988, the vessel D.M.E. II (Official Number 800720) was involved in a fire in ALONGSIDE METEGHAN WHARF, METEGHAN, N.S.,.

The vessel, with 4 persons on board, experienced the incident while engaged in regular operations. There were 0 injuries and fatalities were reported, and there was pollution.

VSL CAUGHT FIRE AFTER THE FURNACE OVERHEATED DUE TO A LACK OF WATER Note: formerly OccNo : 9708-5-88. Damage to the vessel was indicated as MINOR

Weather at the time was reported as unknown. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 6/1/1989 1.