On 2/21/2021 , the vessel DORSET SPIRIT (Official Number 841455) was involved in a fire in Whiffin Head, NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR (NL).
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 none pollution.
This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 2/21/2021 . Weather at the time was reported as snow with winds from the N at 20.00 knots.
On 21 February 2021, the cargo vessel "DORSET SPIRIT" experienced a fire in its switchboard room due to the failure of its bow tunnel thruster auto transformer. The transformer was isolated before further damage could occur and the vessel proceeded safely to a nearby anchorage for troubleshooting.