On 5/3/2003 1, the vessel ROYAL PACIFIC (Official Number 173760) was involved in a total failure of any machinery or technical system in SAFETY COVE, CALVERT ISLAND, B.C., BRITISH COLUMBIA (BC).

The vessel, with 1 persons on board, experienced the incident while engaged in regular operations. There were 0 injuries and fatalities were reported, and there was pollution.

On 03 May, 2003, the Fish Tender "ROYAL PACIFIC" experienced a main engine failure and was in danger of grounding near Safety Cove, B.C.. Damage to the vessel was indicated as MINOR

Weather at the time was reported as unknown with winds from the N at 0.00 knots. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 5/6/2003 8.