On 4/19/1999 , the vessel OP II (Official Number 818603) was involved in a total failure of any machinery or technical system in JENKINS ISLAND, B.C., BRITISH COLUMBIA (BC).

The vessel, with 2 persons on board, experienced the incident while engaged in regular operations. There were 0 injuries and fatalities were reported, and there was pollution.

This F/V experienced clutch failure and was in danger of going aground after the operator discovered his anchor slipping. A CCG vessel was able to tow the subject vessel to safety of sheltered waters. There were no injuries and no pollution.. Damage to the vessel was indicated as MINOR

Weather at the time was reported as clear. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 5/10/1999 .