On 10/9/2018 , the vessel M8001 (Official Number 837309) was involved in a fire in New Westminster Rail Bridge, BRITISH COLUMBIA (BC).
The vessel, with 0 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 10/9/2018 . Weather at the time was reported as clear.
On 09 October 2018, scrap vehicles on board the cargo barge "M8001" caught fire whilst the barge was being loaded in the Fraser River, BC. Surrey Fire Department responded and brought the fire under control.