On 11/24/2004, the vessel NEWFOUNDLAND LYNX (Official Number 826490) was involved in a fire in 96 NM SSE OF CAPE WHITE HANDKERCHIEF, NL,.

The vessel, with 25 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 "NEWFOUNDLAND LYNX" with 27 POB reported a fire in the deckhead on the factory deck. Fire was extinquished. Minor damage to deckhead sheathing reported. . Damage to the vessel was indicated as MINOR

Weather at the time was reported as overcast with winds from the SW at 10.00 knots. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 1/31/2005 .