On 10/3/2000 , the vessel EXPLORER I (Official Number 817005) was involved in a fire in CAMPOBELLO ISLAND NEW BRUNSWICK, NEW BRUNSWICK (NB).

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 none pollution.

Reported by MCTS Saint John that the F/V EXPLORER 1 caught fire and grounded. Crew abandoned safely (no reported injuries). . Damage to the vessel was indicated as CONSTRUCTIVE TOTAL LOSS

Weather at the time was reported as clear with winds from the SW at 6.00 knots. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 10/11/2000.