On 12/24/1998, the vessel NOVA LADY (Official Number 812986) was involved in a fire in 4 NM EAST OF BRIER ISLAND, N.S.,.

The vessel, with 5 persons on board, experienced the incident while engaged in regular operations. There were 0 injuries and fatalities were reported, and there was none pollution.

F/V "NOVA LADY" reported being disabled with a fire in its turbo charger. CGC "WESTPORT" was tasked and towed the F/V to Freeport, NS.. Damage to the vessel was indicated as MINOR

Weather at the time was reported as unknown with winds from the NW at 13.00 knots. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 12/29/1998.