On 10/2/2018 , the vessel AURORA (Official Number 902594) was involved in a fire in Godbout, QC, QUEBEC (QC).

The vessel, with 811 persons on board, experienced the incident while engaged in regular operations. No injuries or fatalities were reported, and there was none pollution.

On 02 October 2018, the passenger vessel "AURORA" sustained an electrical fire of the voltage transformer caused by a malfunction of the diesel generator alternator 11 nautical miles S of Godbout, QC. The fire was rapidly extinguished and the vessel continued its voyage, using another generator.. Damage to the vessel was indicated as MAJOR

Weather at the time was reported as clear with winds from the NNW at 15.00 knots. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 10/19/2018.