On 7/13/2006 , the vessel MAERSK DISPATCHER (Official Number 827812) was involved in a fire in PIER 14W, ST. JOHN'S NL., NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR (NL).

The vessel, with 16 persons on board, experienced the incident while engaged in regular operations. There were 0 injuries and fatalities were reported, and there was none pollution.

On 15 July 2006, the vessel's auxillary generator suffered a mechanical failure (crankcase explosion). Oil spray ignited and was quickly extinguished by the automatic water mist system.. Damage to the vessel was indicated as MINOR

Weather at the time was reported as clear. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 7/14/2006 .