The Halifax Shipping News Reports…

A fire occurred on the AlgoNova 9am this morning, 83km North of Gaspe. JRCC Dispatched a helo  and a C-130 from Greenwood, to the Honuedo Straight. AlgoNova departed Halifax on Friday. Another Commercial Vessel and a CCGS Ship were also standing by to render assistance.

A later report stated the crew of the AlgoNova was able to extinguish the fire while the vessel was in the Honguedo Strait.  No reports of injuries or pollution released.  The 130 meter long tanker was left Halifax en route to Quebec.  The cause of the fire was not reported.