On 6/27/2012 , the vessel GARLAND'S PRIDE NO. 1 (Official Number 816369) was involved in a fire in MAGDALENE ISLANDS, QC, QUEBEC (QC).
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 pollution.
This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 6/28/2012 . Weather at the time was reported as clear with winds from the NNE at 20.00 knots.
On 27 June 2012, the F/V "GARLAND'S PRIDE NO. 1" had an explosion and fire in the engine room 4 miles off Magdalene Islands, Quebec. Two POB abandoned the vessel and were picked up by a f/vl, brought to hospital and treated for hypothermia.