On 1/24/2003 , the vessel POLAR QUEST (Official Number 802301) was involved in a fire in BRIDGEPORT (TWILLINGATE), NEWFOUNDLAND, NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR (NL).

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

The F/V's "POLAR QUEST" and "DEREK AND RYAN" were reported on fire while unmanned and alongside at Bridgeport. Both vessels were towed clear of the wharf and subsequently sank. No pollution reported.. Damage to the vessel was indicated as TOTAL LOSS

Weather at the time was reported as clear with winds from the N at 0.00 knots. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 3/11/2003 .