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. There were 0 injuries and fatalities were reported, and there was dangerous goods involved pollution.

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.. Damage to the vessel was indicated as MINOR

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