On 8/9/2003 1, the vessel KITPU (EAGLE) VII (Official Number 818946) was involved in a explosion in 189 NM E OF HALIFAX, NOVA SCOTIA,.

The vessel, with 4 persons on board, experienced the incident while engaged in regular operations. There were 0 injuries and fatalities were reported, and there was none pollution.

The F/V "KITPU (EAGLE) VII" with 4 POB reported a fire in the engine room. Fire was extinguished by the crew and the vessel was subsequently towed to Whitehead, Nova Scotia without further incident.. Damage to the vessel was indicated as MAJOR

Weather at the time was reported as fog with winds from the SW at 15.00 knots. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 8/22/2003 .