On 4/7/2008 1, the vessel CAPE TOKER (Official Number 818009) was involved in a fire in SOURIS, PEI, PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND (PE).
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 minor pollution.
This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 4/8/2008 1. Weather at the time was reported as clear with winds from the NE at 10.00 knots.
On 07 April 2008, F/V CAPE "TOKER" issued a Mayday and the crew abandoned the vessel which was on fire off Souris, P.E.I. Immediate assistance was rendered by several SAR agencies.