On 8/18/2010 , the vessel JEAN CHARCOT (Official Number 908298) was involved in a fire in ST. JOHN'S HARBOUR, NL,.
The vessel, with 17 persons on board, experienced the incident while engaged in regular operations.
No injuries or fatalities were reported, and there was none pollution.
On 18 August 2010, the NAFO patrol vessel "JEAN CHARCOT" reported a fire in the cargo hold while alongside pier 17 in St. John's, Newfoundland. Fire was extinguished with the assistance of the St. John's fire department.. Damage to the vessel was indicated as
Weather at the time was reported as clear. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 8/18/2010 .