On 5/22/2007 , the vessel EPOCH (Official Number 816801) was involved in a total failure of any machinery or technical system in FRENCH CREEK, B.C., BRITISH COLUMBIA (BC).

The vessel, with 3 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 7/6/2007 1. Weather at the time was reported as clear with winds from the N at 0.00 knots.

On 22 May 2007, the F/V "EPOCH" reported an engine drive failure, while en route north of French Creek, B.C. The Epoch was towed to French Creek by the FRC French Creek 1.