On 2/15/2001 , the vessel DOUG MCKIEL (Official Number 820322) was involved in a sustains damage render unseaworthy/unfit for purpose - unfit for purpose - ice, weather, etc. in MANISTEE, MICHIGAN, U.S.A.,.

The vessel, with 8 persons on board, experienced the incident while engaged in regular operations. There were 0 injuries and fatalities were reported, and there was pollution.

On 15 February 2001, at 0930 , while berthed alongside in Manistee, Michigan the "OCEAN HAULER" damaged herself while surging on her lines at the dock, resulting in a crack to the hull allowing ingress of water. The damage was subsequently repaired.. Damage to the vessel was indicated as

Weather at the time was reported as clear with winds from the NW at 25.00 knots. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 5/1/2001 7.