On 7/26/2008 , the vessel SPECIAL EDITION II (Official Number 808773) was involved in a fire in PORT HAWKESBURY, NS, NOVA SCOTIA (NS).

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 minor pollution.

On 26 July 2008, F/V "SPECIAL EDITION II" was reported on fire 35 NM Southeast of Port Hawkesbury, N.S. Fire was extinguished and V/L towed to Canso by CCGC.. Damage to the vessel was indicated as UNKNOWN

Weather at the time was reported as clear with winds from the SW at 15.00 knots. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 7/28/2008 .