On 7/13/1992 , the vessel SEA SMURF (Official Number 808235) was involved in a fire in 48.1 NM FROM CAPE SABLE, NOVA SCOTIA,.

The vessel, with 3 persons on board, experienced the incident while engaged in regular operations. There were 0 injuries and fatalities were reported, and there was pollution.

ELECTRICALLY INDUCED FIRE AT TERMINAL BLOCK IN ENGINE ROOM.. Damage to the vessel was indicated as MINOR

Weather at the time was reported as clear with winds from the NW at 9.00 knots. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 5/10/1993 .