On 7/7/2006 1, the vessel ISLAND REBEL (Official Number 825390) was involved in a fire in NEWELLTON HARBOUR, NS,.

The vessel, with 2 persons on board, experienced the incident while engaged in regular operations. There were 2 injuries but no fatalities were reported, and there was none pollution.

On 07 July 2006, the F/V "ISLAND REBEL" with 2 POB was reported to have suffered an explosion and fire while alongside at Newelton. The fire was extinguished and the two POB were transported to hospital for treatment.. Damage to the vessel was indicated as MAJOR

Weather at the time was reported as clear. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 7/17/2006 .