On 4/22/1988 , the vessel FOSS 290 (Official Number 502729) was involved in a fire in 3 NM NW OF GILLIES BAY, TEXADA ISLAND, B.C.,.

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

FAILURE IN DIESEL/GENERATOR FOR ONBOARD REFRIGERATED CARGO. Damage to the vessel was indicated as MINOR

Weather at the time was reported as clear with winds from the SW at 10.00 knots. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 10/5/1989 .