On 9/9/1985 1, the vessel DAISHIN MARU NO 16 (Official Number 96395) was involved in a fire in E COAST-NFLD-ST JOHN'S HBR-PIER 24,.
The vessel, with 37 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 minor pollution.
This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 1/28/1986 . Weather at the time was reported as with winds from the N at knots.
FO OVERFLOW WHILE FUELING-OILER TRAPPED IN E/R & DIED.