On 10/6/1988 , the vessel ENERCHEM REFINER (Official Number 329353) was involved in a striking - allision with a fixed object (striking - includes berthed/docked vessels) in EAST CHANNEL STRUCTURE 1, LAKE ERIE, US WATERS,.

The vessel, with 21 persons on board, experienced the incident while engaged in regular operations. There were 0 injuries and fatalities were reported, and there was pollution.

COURSE ALTERED TOO LATE, VSL STRUCK LIGHT STRUCTURE. Damage to the vessel was indicated as MAJOR

Weather at the time was reported as clear with winds from the N at 21.00 knots. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 7/4/1989 1.