On 12/14/2001, the vessel BIG DIPPER 1 (Official Number 818138) was involved in a fire in ROSS ISLAND, NB, NEW BRUNSWICK (NB).

The vessel, with 0 persons on board, experienced the incident while engaged in regular operations. There were 0 injuries and fatalities were reported, and there was none pollution.

Vessel sustained fire in the engine room. No flame was reported, only smoke. Vessel sailed to port. Fire department called in. No injuries or pollution.. Damage to the vessel was indicated as UNKNOWN

Weather at the time was reported as clear with winds from the NW at 6.00 knots. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 1/7/2002 2.