On 3/7/1983 1, the vessel TRISTAR (Official Number 8356) was involved in a fire in EAST COAST-NOVA SCOTIA-102NM SOUTH OF HALIFAX,.

The vessel, with 38 persons on board, experienced the incident while engaged in regular operations. There were 6 injuries but no fatalities were reported, and there was none pollution.

FIRE IN BOILER ROOM BILGE IN FRONT OF PORT BOILER.. Damage to the vessel was indicated as NONE APPARENT

Weather at the time was reported as clear with winds from the NNE at 15.00 knots. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 12/15/1983.