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Bulk Carrier Strikes Pier at Dock 20 on the Cuyahoga River, Cleveland, OH

Dock 20, Port of Cleveland, OH 44114, USA | 2023-May-03

Initial Notification: On May 3, 2023, the M/V Wilfred Sykes, a 206 m bulk carrier, reported an allision with the pier at Dock 20 on the Cuyahoga River, Cleveland, OH. A partially filled fuel tank on the port quarter was punctured above the waterline and above the level of the fuel in the tank. The vessel did not take on any water, moored safely, and no fuel was discharged.

Incident Details
Primary threat:Oil
Products of concern:Marine Diesel
Total amount at risk of spill: 0 gallons
Latitude (approximate): 41° 30.25′ North
Longitude (approximate): 81° 42.40′ West