On 11/28/2002, the vessel KITPU (EAGLE) VI (Official Number 824904) was involved in a fire in 2.5 NM WSW OF CAPE FOURCHU, NOVA SCOTIA,.
The vessel, with 4 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 unknown pollution.
This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 1/8/2003 1. Weather at the time was reported as clear with winds from the NW at 25.00 knots.
The F/V "KITPU (EAGLE) VI" with 4 POB was reported to have suffered a fire in the engine room. The fire was extinguished using the fixed fire suppression system. Vessel was subsequently towed to Yarmouth, Nova Scotia by the CCGC Westport.