On 3/17/2001 , the vessel SHAWN D. (Official Number 814731) was involved in a fire in 29 NM SSE OF YARMOUTH, NOVA SCOTIA,.

The vessel, with 2 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 dangerous goods involved pollution.

This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 10/11/2001. Weather at the time was reported as clear with winds from the W at 15.00 knots.

The "F/V SHAWN D" suffered an engine room fire. The fire was extinguished by her crew and the vessel towed by a CCG SAR cutter to Westhead, Nova Scotia.