On 4/25/2010 , the vessel ALASKA PACKER (Official Number 621200) was involved in a total failure of any machinery or technical system in FRASER REACH, BC, BRITISH COLUMBIA (BC).
The vessel, with 62 persons on board, experienced the incident while engaged in regular operations. Fortunately, the ship was able to continue its voyage. No injuries or fatalities were reported, and there was none pollution.
This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 4/30/2010 . Weather at the time was reported as clear with winds from the S at 15.00 knots.
On 25 April 2010, the F/V "ALASKA PACKER" ran its fuel oil day tank dry and lost propulsion and auxiliary machinery in Fraser Reach, B.C. The vessel's skiffs and two sport fishing boats secured the vessel until power was restored.