On 7/8/2012 1, the vessel RAINCOAST MAIDEN (Official Number 826784) was involved in a fire in BARKLAY SOUND, B.C., BRITISH COLUMBIA (BC).
The vessel, with 2 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 8/9/2012 1. Weather at the time was reported as clear.
On 08 July 2012, near Keith Island, in Barkley Sound, B.C., the whale watching V/L "RAINCOAST MAIDEN" had an engine room fire. The crew extinguished the fire and the 22 POB returned safely to Ucluelet, B.C. No pollution reported.