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. No injuries or fatalities were reported, and there was minor pollution.

FO OVERFLOW WHILE FUELING-OILER TRAPPED IN E/R & DIED.. Damage to the vessel was indicated as TOTAL LOSS

Weather at the time was reported as unknown with winds from the N at knots. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 1/28/1986 .