On 10/15/1993, the vessel J. D. ROD (Official Number 813760) was involved in a fire in 15 MILES SOUTH-EAST OF PORT MOUTON, N.S.,.

The vessel, with 2 persons on board, experienced the incident while engaged in regular operations. There were 0 injuries and fatalities were reported, and there was pollution.

FIRE AND EXPLOSION IN ENGINE ROOM. ABANDONED SAFELY TO LIFERAFT.. Damage to the vessel was indicated as TOTAL LOSS

Weather at the time was reported as clear. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 12/20/1993.