SHIPPING FINANCING ENVIRONMENT RECREATION ABOUT OPPORTUNITIES Safety Guidelines Recreational Vessels Thinking of going out to recreate on Cleveland’s Lake Erie Harbor or the lower six miles of the Cuyahoga River? There are a few things you can do BEFORE you hit the river/lake to ensure you have a fun and safe time. Get yourself an app that tracks large boat traffic on the river. We use Marine Traffic (available for $3.95). FindShip is a less robust app that’s available for free. Before you venture out on the river, check the app to ensure you won’t be sharing a narrow body of water with a vessel that’s as long as the Terminal Tower is tall. And consider purchasing a floating waterproof pouch for your phone so you can monitor the app & take pictures while you’re on the water! Familiarize yourself with the Paddle Safe Brochure that Cuyahoga River Restoration put together with members of the Cuyahoga River Safety Task Force. Check out the below videos to better understand the unique challenges maritime faces when sharing a narrow body of water with recreational boaters (both human and motor powered). The Cleveland Harbor and last 6 miles of the Cuyahoga River are Federal Navigation Channels so there are specific rules of the road and safety requirements. The 6 minute Cleveland Water Safety Video, another joint effort by the Cuyahoga River Safety Task Force, is a must watch. Download and read ODNR’s Ohio Boaters Guide. When you’re out on the water, your ears are as important as your eyes. If you hear the horn of a bridge (NS1, Center Street (Red), Carter Road (Blue), Columbus Road (Green) signaling the start of a lift, know that lift is happening because something BIG is coming through! If you hear a horn blast from a freighter, take immediate action, i.e. get out of the way as fast as possible. Five short horn blasts mean danger! If you’re near a freighter in a turn, you are in the wrong place and you ARE in danger. Prop wash from bow & stern thrusters can capsize a boat or push you into a hazardous location. If you find yourself in a turn with a freighter, you MUST listen to the crew on the ship for direction on what you need to do. Well meaning bystanders on shore may also shout directions – listen to the ship crew. See video below. LEARN MORE AT SHARE THE RIVER CONTACT Address: 1100 West 9th Street, Suite 300 Cleveland, OH 44113 Phone Number: 216.241.8004 Email Address: info@portofcleveland.com ABOUT The Port of Cleveland is one of the largest ports on the Great Lakes. Over 20,000 jobs and $3.5 billion in annual economic activity are tied to the roughly 13 million tons of cargo that move through Cleveland Harbor each year. The Port of Cleveland is the only local government agency whose sole mission is to spur job creation and economic vitality in Cuyahoga County. The Port is an economic engine for our community, a key to Northeast Ohio’s global competitiveness, and a crucial partner in building Cuyahoga County’s future. CAPABILITIES Maritime & Logistics | Development Finance | Environment & Infrastructure UPDATES Enter your email address below to stay current with our latest news. © 1968-2021 Cleveland-Cuyahoga County Port Authority All rights reserved. | Privacy | Terms | Legal