On 8/4/1996 1, the vessel U.O.ME (Official Number 812338) was involved in a fire in DEEPWATER BAY, JOHNSTONE STRAIT, B.C.,.

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 none pollution.

Fire in engine room caused by exhaust pipe with no lagging. Fire extinguished by Coast Guard vessel which towed F/V to port.. Damage to the vessel was indicated as UNKNOWN

Weather at the time was reported as unknown. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 10/24/1996.