On 5/24/2005 , the vessel RIP 'N' TEAR II (Official Number 823734) was involved in a fire in 6 NM WSW OF METEGHAN, NS,.

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.

The F/V "RIP 'N' TEAR II" with 3 POB reported a fire in the main engine turbo charger. Fire was extinguished and the vessel was subsequently towed to Freeport, NS without further incident. No injuries reported.. Damage to the vessel was indicated as

Weather at the time was reported as rain with winds from the NE at 25.00 knots. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 5/25/2005 .