Sunnanvik Vessel Reviews and Specifications

In an unexpected incident, the cement carrier 'Sunnanvik' ran aground on the Cuyahoga River in Cleveland in the early hours of June 20, 2025, precisely at 12:43 a.m. LT. The vessel was laden with 3,500 tons of cement powder when it became stranded between the river's east and west banks, blocking access to the narrow mouth of the river. During the grounding, the 'Sunnanvik' collided with the boardwalk adjacent to popular local establishments such as 'I Hate Cowboys', 'Welcome to the Farm', and 'Forward', coming alarmingly close to these venues, just 25 feet away from the buildings. This incident temporarily halted river traffic, prompting a swift response from both the Great Lakes Towing Company and the U.S. Coast Guard. A tireless effort ensued, and by 6:00 a.m., the collaboration between the U.S. Coast Guard and crews from New York and Wisconsin successfully refloated the vessel. Following this, 'Sunnanvik' navigated a short distance to a concrete dock where it was scheduled to unload its cargo. With river traffic restored shortly after the salvage operation, the 'Sunnanvik' resumed its voyage, destined for Loyalist Cove, Canada. Investigators are currently probing the cause of the grounding. According to the ship's captain, this was only his second visit to the Cuyahoga River. He reported that while attempting to reverse the freighter into a segment known as 'Old River,' he encountered unexpectedly strong currents that led to the vessel's grounding and subsequent collision with the boardwalk. For visual coverage of this event, including photos and videos, visit: https://www.news5cleveland.com/news/local-news/freighter-stuck-at-mouth-of-cuyahoga-river-in-east-bank-of-the-flats

The ship 'Sunnanvik', which has been anchored near Gdynia since July 6, has officially commenced its repair process at Stocznia Gdynia S.A. The vessel made its way to the shipyard on July 8 at 4:30 p.m. for much-needed maintenance and refurbishment.

On July 1, divers conducted a thorough examination of the 'Sunnanvik' cement carrier, which had become grounded on a shoal near Lillbådan. Initial assessments indicated that the damage to the vessel was less severe than previously anticipated. In a coordinated effort, crews began pumping water out of the ship's ballast tanks during the evening, aiming to lighten its load and elevate the bow. The Swedish Coast Guard was present at the scene with the environmental protection vessel 'KBV 181,' while the 'KBV 304' monitored the operation, though their assistance was not ultimately required. At 8:02 p.m., the tugboat 'Krono' successfully assisted the 'Sunnanvik' in freeing itself from the rocks. Following the refloating, the vessel made its way towards Holmsund, where it dropped anchor for further inspections. Plans for unloading and repairs at a nearby yard are now underway. For additional details, refer to the Swedish reports with accompanying photographs here: [vk.se](http://www.vk.se/1481889/ska-dra-loss-fartyget) and [kustbevakningen.se](http://www.kustbevakningen.se/sv/media/vakthavande-befal-rapporterar/fartyg-pa-grund-utanfor-holmsund/).