On 1/13/2003 , the vessel STRAIT EAGLE (Official Number 821650) was involved in a fire in PLACENTIA BAY, NEWFOUNDLAND, NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR (NL).

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.

The pilot boat "PLACENTIA PILOT" reported a fire in an electrical panel. Fire self-extinguished and vessel returned to Arnold's Cove under escort of the "APA 18". . Damage to the vessel was indicated as MINOR

Weather at the time was reported as clear with winds from the W at 35.00 knots. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 1/14/2003 .