Warning: We found Canadian Marine Accident records for 729543 (SOUTHGATE). This ship has been recorded in the Canadian Marine Occurrence database as having been in an incident. Below are the details of the Vessel, weather condition, damage incurred and other accident details such as the date:

On 26 October 1998, early in the afternoon, a fire broke out in one hold of the Southgate. The vessel was moored alongside at Grande-Anse, Quebec, and the stevedores were loading medium-density fibreboard packaged in bundles. During loading operations, the general alarm sounded as the fire spread rapidly between the bundles. The crew fought the fire but eventually closed the hatches. Carbon dioxide was released into the hold. The next day, the hold was opened and the fire rekindled; the fire could not be brought under control with foam and water. The hold was closed once again, and carbon dioxide was then released into it. On November 3, when the hold was reopened, the fire was found to be out. There was no pollution as a result of this accident and only one person is reported to have been affected by the smoke.

The Canadian Marine Accident records indicate that the ship named SOUTHGATE, with the official number 729543, was involved in an incident (Accident). The vessel, registered in BAHAMAS and belonging to the CARGO - SOLID category, experienced FIRE. The incident occurred on 10/26/1998, near GRANDE ANSE, QUE., Sheet Harbour, Nova Scotia.

The ship, built in 1985 by , has a length of 159 meters, a width of 23 meters, and a gross tonnage of 12174. There were 23 crew members on board, and any injuries or casualties would be reported in the table below. The incident was classified as FIRE. The departure and destination port were Sheet Harbour, and the weather condition at the time of the incident was CLEAR.

The ship's hull is made of STEEL, and it was propelled by a PROPELLER. The incident was reported on 2/16/1999 , and any missing individuals would be reported below.