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. Fortunately, the ship was able to continue its voyage. No injuries or fatalities were reported, and there was minor pollution.
This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 7/28/2008 . Weather at the time was reported as clear with winds from the SW at 15.00 knots.
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.