# ReleasableAccidentes

BARDID: RI-2017-0004
State: RI
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-06-15 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: NARRAGANSETT BAY
NearestCityorTown: JAMESTOWN
County: NEWPORT
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Other
AccidentCause3: Weather
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
A boating accident occurred on June 15, 2017, in Narragansett Bay in the vicinity of Potters Cove in Jamestown involving a canoe and two male subjects.   According to the state boating accident report, both passengers stated that they were fishing in Narragansett Bay when the canoe rolled over and capsized and both males fell into the water.  

They were both transported to the hospital and treated for  hypothermia with core temperatures of 85 degrees. The Canoe was recovered, however all of their fishing equipment was lost. They stated they were in the water for 1 1/2 hours with their life jackets on before being recovered by a good samaratan. The good samaratan stated both men were so hypothermic they had little strenght left to get into his boat.


BARDID: RI-2017-0005
State: RI
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-06-10 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: GREENWICH BAY
NearestCityorTown: WARWICK
County: KENT
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
AccidentCause2: Weather
MachineryFailure: Engine
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
An accident occurred on 6-10-17 at approximately 11:00am in Brewers Marina, Warwick involving 2 boats.  Sgt. responded to the scene and first spoke with Boat Operator who was operating a 38ft Sea Ray (Mas reg. MS 7068 BA).  

Operator1 stated that when he was leaving his slip he lost power in one of the engines.  The wind then took control of the boat and while trying to maneuver the vessel, his port stern quarter made contact with the bow of neighboring boat that was moored in its normal slip bow facing out.  That vessel only sustained scuff marks.  Another vessel that was struck was a 37ft Sea Ray Sundancer.  This vessel sustained damage to the anchor, anchor chock which was ripped off the deck, gel coat damage and rub rail damage. Damages to this vessel were estimated at $3000.00.


BARDID: RI-2017-0006
State: RI
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-07-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LOCUSTVILLE POND
NearestCityorTown: HOPKINTON
County: WASHINGTON
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Sgts. responded to a report of a boating accident w/injury that occurred at Locustville Pond in Hopkinton.  Sgt. reported that when she arrived on scene Sgt. advised that a female had been transported to South County Hospital with a possible broken arm.  

According to witness statements two people were on a white Bombardier jet boat that was towing an inflatable Banana Tube w/four adults females on board.  The boat was traveling approximately 25 knots heading back to the residence when all four females fell off the tube.  One tuber injured her shoulder when she fell off the tube.  Sgt. advised that a possible shift in weight may have caused the tube to become unstable resulting in all four falling off the tube


BARDID: RI-2017-0007
State: RI
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-06-20 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: GREENWICH BAY
NearestCityorTown: EAST GREENWICH
County: KENT
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with submerged object
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Engine
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
On 6-20-17 boat operator/owner reported that his auxiliary sailboat (diesel) engine lost power.  He used his head sail for propulsion to travel to the East Greenwich Mooring Field.  When he arrived to his assigned mooring, his boat's keel got entangled on an anchor line of adjacent occupied mooring.  A passerby in a power boat towed boat to his mooring.  He then secured his boat and departed the scene.  He returned on 6-27 to find seawater above the floor boards.  He pumped the water out and then cleared the area.  He returned on 6-29 and found the bilge submerged again in water.  He had the boat hauled to Prime Marina on 6-30 and was advised that there were cracks in the fiberglass along and above the keel to hull joint. Estimated damage reported at $20,000.00.


BARDID: RI-2017-0008
State: RI
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2017-06-11 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: MT HOPE BAY
NearestCityorTown: BRISTOL
County: BRISTOL
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent3: Sinking
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Off. followed up on a report of a boat that sank north of the Mt. Hope Bridge in Bristol.  Off. contacted the boat owner and spoke with his daughter instead who interpreted questions and answers.   Off. explained that Subject was responsible for a Boating Accident Report.  Subject explained that his brother was operating his boat at the time of the accident and that he did not have the skills, experience, or knowledge of operating a boat. It was believed that they hit bottom causing the boat to fill with water and sink. No injuries were reported.


BARDID: RI-2017-0009
State: RI
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2017-07-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: PROVIDENCE RIVER
NearestCityorTown: WARWICK
County: KENT
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (non-fuel)
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Electrical
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Sgt. responded to a report of a boat fire in the Providence River on July 2, in the vicinity of Pawtuxet Cove, Warwick.  Sgt. reported that at the scene, Warwick and Cranston Fire assisted with putting out the boat fire.  

According to the boat owner, he stated that he headed out in the boat without any issues with two neighbors.  Upon returning home to Pawtuxet Cove with his neighbor at the helm, white smoke began to appeared from the engines' vents.   The smoke became dark and then engines died. 

Owner  took over the controls and restarted one of the engines in an attempt to reach a dock near his home on Sea View Ave.  Nearing Pawtuxet Cove the smoke turned black and became intense.  All 3 passengers then jumped into the water who were assisted by local boaters.  No one was injured.  The boat drifted eastward toward the center of the River and continued to burn until fire fighters arrived and extinguished the fire.  The boat was later towed to dock in Pawtuxet Cove.   According to Sgt.'s investigation, he reported that evidence pointed towards a possible electrical or battery problem that may have started the fire.  The boat was a total loss.


BARDID: RI-2017-0010
State: RI
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-07-20 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: MT HOPE BAY
NearestCityorTown: BRISTOL
County: BRISTOL
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Force of wake/wave
AccidentCause2: Other
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
Boat owner/operator reported that an incident occurred on his boat On July 20.  Passenger fell on her back in the boat  and injured her spine while the boat crossed another vessels wake in Mt. Hope Bay. She was admitted to a hospital for compressed back vertebrae.


BARDID: RI-2017-0011
State: RI
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2017-07-29 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: BLOCK ISLAND SOUND
NearestCityorTown: NARRAGANSETT
County: WASHINGTON
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause3: Weather
MachineryFailure: Engine
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
CPO responded to the USCG Pt. Judith boat house for a report of a boat accident on July 29. Two individuals were fishing in their boat (21' Celebrity) in the Harbor of Refuge.  They were unable to restart the boat because the battery had died and then could not get the anchor to hold.  The wind then began to blow and forced the boat into the rock break wall.  Both males were able to get off the boat and onto the rocks.  The USCG then assisted both boys onto a rescue boat. There were no injuries. The vessel was a total loss from wave action smashing it into the rocks.


BARDID: RI-2017-0013
State: RI
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-07-21 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:10:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Newport Harbor
NearestCityorTown: NEWPORT
County: NEWPORT
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Congested waters
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
RIDEM Received a boating accident report from co-owner of RI-3892V that was struck while docked by a commercial ferry, the Conanicut Marine Ferry, at the New York Yacht Club dock on July 21, 2017. 

 It was later learned that the ferry had left the scene.  A boating accident report has not been forwarded to RIDEM by Capt.. 

Report indicates that her vessel sustained approximately $5000.00 damage consisting of damage to the anchor stantion, and the teak rail.


BARDID: RI-2017-0015
State: RI
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-07-29 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Newport Harbor
NearestCityorTown: Newport
County: Newport
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with commercial vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: Congested waters
AccidentCause3: Other
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
ON JULY 29, 2017 A 40' CABIN MOTORBOAT (DOC. # 1097615) WAS ATTEMPTING TO DOCK AT FORT ADAMS STATE PARK WHEN STRONG WINDS WERE PUSHING THE VESSEL INTO THE DOCKED 42' CONANICUT MARINA LAUNCH/FERRY. PASSENGER ON THE 40' CABIN MOTORBOAT ATTEMPTED TO FEND OFF THE VESSEL FROM COMING INTO CONTACT WITH THE FERRY AND INJURED HER SHOULDER. SHE WAS EXAMINED BY EMS ON SCENE AND THEN TRANSPORTED TO NEWPORT HOSPITAL FOR A DISLOCATED SHOULDER/BROKEN CLAVICAL.


BARDID: RI-2017-0016
State: RI
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-07-19 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Greenwich Bay
NearestCityorTown: East Greenwich
County: Kent
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person struck by propeller
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
On july 19, 2017 at 2:20 pm officer began investigating an accident involving three juveniles tubing out a 17' boston whaler open motorboat in greenwich bay.  Victim received several lacerations to his foot and toes. He did not lose any of his toes. 

He was attempting to re-enter the vessel when his foot came into contact with the propeller while the engine was running and in gear. The operator was at the wheel at the time and had never operated a boat before and had the engine in gear while he believed it was in neutral. Victim was admitted to hasbro children's hospital for his injury.  Operator was cited for operating a vessel without a boating safety certificate as required.


BARDID: RI-2017-0017
State: RI
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-07-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:40:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: NARRAGANSETT BAY
NearestCityorTown: WARWICK
County: KENT
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Force of wake/wave
AccidentCause2: Other
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Officer1 was dispatched to Oakland Beach Boat Ramp in Warwick for a report of an emergency.  Before Officer1's arrival Dispatch advised that a victim aboard a vessel was being transported to RI Hospital for major head trauma.  

Upon Officer1's arrival, he spoke with Warwick Harbor Master who was the first responder on scene.  The harbor master advised that the female victim had fallen in the vessel, struck her head, and immediately became unconscious.  

Warwick Police where also at the scene and in the process of obtaining witness statements from the boat operator and three other passengers on the boat.  Officer1 later interviewed boat operator to get his account of what happened.  

Operator stated that there were five people aboard the boat and they launched from Collier Pt. boat ramp in Providence.  Operator began to head to Warwick Cove to refuel from the vicinity near Warwick Light traveling at approximately 10 knots.  

While underway Passenger stood up to change seats in the seating area located at the bow of the boat.  The boat encountered a wave making the vessel pitch and causing Victim to lose her balance.  She fell forward face down onto the fiberglass area located just aft of the bow cleat.   Operator said she immediately lost consciousness.  Two of the other passengers initiated CPR while the third passenger called 9-1-1.  

Officer1 inquired if Victim had any medical conditions that would cause her to lose her balance.   Operator was not aware of any.  Officer1 then asked if she had any alcohol and Operator said she had a few drinks but nothing excessive.  Officer1 then asked Operator if he drank any alcohol prior to the accident and stated that he had not and would oblige to any tests.  During Operator's interview Officer1 reported that he did not make any observations that would lead him to believe the Operator was under the influence of alcohol or drugs.  Operator gave consent to give the Department permission to retrieve his trailer to secured his boat for evidence.  Operator and the other passengers were released to travel to the hospital to reunite with Victim.  While Officer1 was traveling to Collier Pt. to retrieve Operator's trailer, Warwick Police confirmed the Victim had succumbed to her injuries and was pronounced dead at RI Hospital.  Following the autopsy, the medical examiner determined that Victim had broken her neck as a result of her falling in the boat.


BARDID: RI-2017-0018
State: RI
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-07-20 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:06:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Newport Harbor
NearestCityorTown: Newport
County: Newport
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Congested waters
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
On August 08, 2017 our office received a boating accident report submitted by the owner.  Subject owns a 2005 SEARAY, CT 9167 AZ. Subject’s report indicates that on July 20, 2017 his unattended vessel was docked at the Newport Harbor Hotel Marina and that it was struck by a 38’ auxiliary sailboat owned by Narragansett Sailing LLC.. 

Damage was to Subject’s vessel was estimated at $6000.00 which included damage to the anchor roller, spotlight and gelcot. Subject indicated that the operator of the sailboat, was learning how to operate the sailboat and due to her inexperience caused the collision. No injuries were reported.


BARDID: RI-2017-0019
State: RI
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-08-08 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 23:05:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Johnson's Pond
NearestCityorTown: Coventry
County: Kent
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentEvent2: Person departed vessel
AccidentCause1: Drug
AccidentCause2: Alcohol
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
On August 8, 2017 a report a of serious boat accident was received at 11:05 pm. The location was Johnson’s Pond, Coventry. Coventry Police was first on scene. A homeowner had called 911 reporting she heard a woman out of a boat screaming for help and continually sounding a boats horn. Coventry Police and Coventry Fire were first to arrive and retrieved a 22’ Pontoon boat with one female occupant. Two male occupants were missing. An immediate water search was started. Two male bodies were recovered on August 9, 2017 at 10:30 am. The determination of death was later listed as Drowning by the Medical Examiner.

Investigation by our department determined that the female and two males were on the pontoon boat. One of the males was operating the vessel. The second male was identified as OCCUPANT1. OCCUPANT2 provided a statement that they had all been at a bar earlier drinking and OCCUPANT1 AND OPERATOR had been snorting cocaine. She stated they decided to go out for a boat ride on Johnson’s Pond. While on the boat they were smoking marijuana and drinking alcohol. She stated that while urinating off the back of the boat she fell in. OCCUPANT1 then jumped in to assist her and became distressed and could not swim. OPERATOR jumped in to assist OCCUPANT1. The boat had drifted away. OCCUPANT2 was able to get back on the boat. She did not know how to start the boat to return to help OCCUPANT1 AND OPERATOR.


BARDID: RI-2017-0020
State: RI
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-08-09 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Wordens Pond
NearestCityorTown: South Kingstown
County: Washington
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper loading
AccidentCause2: Weather
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
officer on 8/9/2017 responded to South County Hospital as two persons who capsized their canoe on Wondens Pond, South Kingstown were being treated for Hypothermia. Officer interviewed the canoe operator/owner and a passenger in the canoe.  

Officer learned that it was Occupant's first time in a canoe. The canoe was at anchor and both Occupant and Operator were fishing. Occupant stated he attempted to pull up the anchor and he shifted in the canoe causing the canoe to capsize. He stated this was influenced by the wind which was causing choppy wave action. Both were in the water for an extended period of time and had recovered their life jackets which they were able to put on which kept them afloat. They were rescued by good Samaritan vessels. Both men were transported to the hospital for hypothermia.


BARDID: RI-2017-0021
State: RI
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-08-11 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Narragansett Bay
NearestCityorTown: Warwick
County: Kent
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
On August 11, 2017 at 6:30 pm Officer responded to a boat aground on the Conimicut sandbar. The sole occupant and operator of the vessel, a 2003 19' Bayliner (RI 9740S) was treated for a head injury and later admitted to RI Hospital.

Injury was sustained when his head came into contact with the vessel's console as a result of grounding the vessel at high speed. He was later charged with boating under the influence of alcohol. There was no reported damage to the vessel by the vessel owner who later retrieved the vessel with assistance of a tow service.


BARDID: RI-2017-0022
State: RI
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-08-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: BLOCK ISLAND SOUND
NearestCityorTown: Narragansett
County: Washington
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On August 6, 2017 a group of approximately 12 individuals operating Personal Watercrafts were shadowing the Block Island Ferry to Block Island from Point Judith. The distance is approximately 12 miles. Seas were very rough, 2’-6’ seas. At approximately 3 miles from the mainland two of the PWC’s collided. 

The operator1 of the PWC that struck the other PWC was interviewed and it was determined that he did not maintain a proper lookout and was travelling at a speed greater than required to avoid the collision.

 The operator2 of the PWC that was struck fell off her PWC upon impact and sustained broken ribs. The injured operator2 was able to operate her PWC back to the mainland and was treated for her injuries at South County Hospital.

Both PWC’s sustained damage of approximately $2000.00.


BARDID: RI-2017-0023
State: RI
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-09-10 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 21:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: RHODE ISLAND SOUND
NearestCityorTown: Jamestown
County: Newport
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On 09/11/2017 sgt. conducted a telephone interview with the owner of a 14' tracker motorboat as to the circumstances of his boat being found capsized in mackeral cove,  jamestown on 09/11/17. Sgt. reported that after speaking to owner the following events happened on 09/10/2017 at 9:00 pm while owner was fishing in the area of mackeral cove. Owner motored out to the fishing area and began to drift and fish. Owner noticed a lot of water entering from the stern of his boat. Owner either did not secure the drain plug or did not install the drain plug prior to motoring out to the area. Owner abandoned the sinking boat and entered the water with his pfd on and swam to shore and later drove home. His boat was recovered by the coast guard and towed to shore the following day. The boat sustained water damage to the electrical system and damage to the engine. Owner did not sustain any injuries.


BARDID: RI-2017-0024
State: RI
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-09-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Narragansett Bay
NearestCityorTown: Bristol
County: Bristol
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause2: Congested waters
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
On September 4, 2017 at 2:30 pm Officer responded to Bristol Harbor to investigate a boating accident involving two vessels. Officer report indicates that a 41’ auxiliary sailboat “SALONA’ was under sail navigating through a congested mooring field and struck a 39’ moored auxiliary sailboat. The owner of the moored 39’ sailboat “PRIVATEER” was below deck at the time of the collision and was the only person on board the vessel. The 6 persons aboard the SALONA and the owner of the PRIVATEER were not injured. The PRIVATEER sustained damage to its hull, starboard side, amidships. The cause of the accident occurred when the jib on the SALONA got caught on an open hatch preventing the operator of the SALONA to alter its course to avoid collision in congested waters under strong winds.


BARDID: RI-2017-0025
State: RI
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-09-16 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Sakonnet River
NearestCityorTown: Little Compton
County: Newport
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Poor
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On September 16, 2017 at 5:55 pm Officer responded to a single vessel boat accident at Sakonnet Point, Little Compton. It was reported that a vessel had capsized and there were 3 persons in the water. Upon Officer's arrival, he was informed the vessel's operator swam to the shore and the other two occupants swam to an adjacent island and were stranded. Middletown marine rescue arrived and rescued the two persons from the island. All parties were examined and released without sustaining any injuries.

The operator of the capsized vessel was interviewed by Officer. Operator stated they were transiting near East Island when the vessel took a large wave over the port bow causing the starboard quarter to swamp. He stated the engine lost power due to the swamping and the vessel continued to take on water. He stated he set the anchor and donned  PFD’S before the vessel totally swamped and eventually capsized.


BARDID: RI-2017-0026
State: RI
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-09-17 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: rhode Island Sound
NearestCityorTown: Charlestown
County: Washington
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On 09/17/2017 Officers arrived at Westerly Hospital to interview three individuals involved in a boat accident earlier that day. Officer interviewed the operator/owner of the vessel involved, who provided the following account of the boat accident:

OPERATOR along with two passengers were aboard OPERATOR’s 21’ 1981 open motorboat on 09/17/2017 at 2:00 pm and were outside the entrance to the Quonochontaug Breachway returning from a trip from Block Island when they stopped to fish (The waters at the entrance to this breachway are extremely hazardous with unpredictable wave action) when a wave broke over the side ejecting all three persons on board. 

OPERATOR and his passengers were able to swim inside the breachway entrance where they were all assisted by good Samaritan vessels. All three were transported to the hospital and were treated for scrapes and bruises and later released. OPERATOR’s boat was recovered also by a good Samaritan vessel and did not sustain damage.


BARDID: RI-2017-0027
State: RI
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-09-14 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 00:01:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: CHARLESTOWN POND
NearestCityorTown: Charlestown
County: Washington
WaterConditions: Unknown
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
On September 15, 2017 DEM Officer responded to Ocean House marina, Charlestown for a report of a unattended docked vessel at the marina was struck and had significant damage. The collision occurred between September 10-14, 2017. The suspect vessel was never identified or located. The damaged vessel (vessel #1) was last used on September 10, 2017. V1 vessel sustained significant damage to the aft port quarter. The point of impact damage appeared to have been caused by the bow of another vessel. The only evidence left by the striking vessel was blue bottom paint transfer and a piece of clear windscreen.


BARDID: RI-2017-0028
State: RI
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-09-14 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Newport Harbor
NearestCityorTown: Newport
County: Newport
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Collision with commercial vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
On September 14, 2017 at 1:25 pm Officers responded to Newport Harbor for a reported collision between a 19’ open motorboat (RI 0604U) and a 12 meter charter sailing vessel “Columbia”. The Columbia was engaged with a charter at the time of collision therefore a commercial activity. The open motorboat had three persons on board prior to colliding with the Columbia. The collision occurred just outside Newport harbor off Fort Adams. One passenger in the open motorboat was ejected upon impact and was later retrieved by a good Samaritan. Passenger and the other two occupants of the open motorboat were not injured. Damage to the open motorboat was $2000.00

The operator of the open motorboat was cited for three rules of the road violations including failure to maintain a proper lookout. The sailboat was under sail at the time of the accident and was the stand on vessel and the powerboat was the give-way vessel.


BARDID: RI-2017-0029
State: RI
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2017-10-10 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: BLOCK ISLAND SOUND
NearestCityorTown: Westerly
County: Washington
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Hazardous waters
AccidentCause3: Weather
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
On October 10, 2017 at approximately 3:30 pm a 20' open motorboat with three persons on board where drift fishing at Watch Hill Reef. The reef is know to produce hazardous currents and surf action. The open motorboat swamped and then capsized. The three persons on board were taken onto a good samaritan vessel. All three occupants were not injured. The vessel was a total loss with a value of $2,500.00.


BARDID: RI-2017-0030
State: RI
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-09-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: BLOCK ISLAND SOUND
NearestCityorTown: Westerly
County: Washington
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause2: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
On October 6 , 2017 our office received a partial boating accident report . Based on this report and follow up by Officer the following occurred at approximately 5:00 pm September 04, 2017.

OPERATOR was the operator of a 9' 2017 PWC, CT Registration 2802BJ. OPERATOR was operating on the waters off Watch Hill, Westerly. OPERATOR reported he lost his footing overcoming other vessels wakes which caused him to strike his head on the PWC rendering him unconscious. OPERATOR was pulled from the water by a good samaritan vessel and was transported to shore. OPERATOR had regained consciouness. OPERATOR was transported to Westerly Hospital and was admitted with a concussion.


BARDID: RI-2017-0031
State: RI
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-10-13 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:26:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: NARRAGANSETT BAY
NearestCityorTown: BRISTOL
County: Bristol
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
AccidentCause3: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
A boating accident occurred in the vicinity of Poppasquash Pt, Bristol at approximately 8:00pm On 10-13-17 involving two vessels.  EPO was dispatched to RI Hospital to speak with an injured passenger who was on one of the vessels involved in the collision.  Victim who was 15 weeks pregnant was transported to the hospital to be treated for a separated shoulder.   Victim stated that the boat bearing registration RI-3201W.  

The following day (10-14-17), EPO made contact with Boat Operator (vessel 1) at his home.  Operator stated that he departed Bristol Marina at approximately 7:30pm headed towards Prudence Is.  He stated that he was not using his radar.  Shortly after obtaining his cruising speed he observed a flicker reflecting from something shinny right before the collision and put his boat in full reverse.  He observed that the other vessel did not have any navigational lights on prior to the crash.  EPO reported that Victim said that Vessel 2 road over Vessel 1's port bow thrusting her diagonally across the boat from where she was sitting.  Operator grabbeD to prevent her from being ejected from the boat.  Operator said both parties checked the status of each other and then departed to Bristol Marina to meet Bristol Fire/Rescue and Police.

On Oct 15, 2017 EPO went to the residence of Boat Operator of Vessel 2.  Each party was interviewed separately and their account of what happened was consistent.  Operator reported that the collision occurred while traveling around Poppasquash Pt.  He stated he did not observed any navigational lights illuminated from the other vessel before the impact.  He was also not using his radar that evening.  Operator2 said his navigational light were on prior to departing the Marina.  Occupant on v2 stated that she observed red and green running lights from the other vessel prior to the impact. 

Based on EPO investigation, both operators violated Rule 5- Improper Lookout and Rule 7, Risk of Collision § 83.07 of the Navigational Rules.  There was no conclusive evidence to show that navigational lights on both vessels were not illuminated and were not a factor in the collision.  Both operators stated that they did not see the other vessel.  Both operators should have been able to determine the position of the other vessel and take appropriate action to avoid a collision.  Neither boat was utilizing their radar.  Their inattentiveness and failure to avoid the collision appears to be a contributing factor in the accident.  


BARDID: RI-2017-0032
State: RI
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2017-09-24 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Providence River
NearestCityorTown: Providence
County: Providence
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Sinking
AccidentCause1: Unknown
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Boat accident report received on October 13, 2017 from operator/owner for an accident that occurred on September 24, 2017. Operator's report indicates that his 1978 21' Wellcraft open motorboat sank in the Providence River. Operator reported that he and one passenger were returning to a dock at a low speed and his boat took on water and sank. He and his passenger wore life jackets as a result of the accident and were not injured. Operator listed the damage to his vessel at $5000.00. Operator listed the cause of the accident as "unknown". Officer was assigned to follow up with Operator and after numerous attempts he was not able to make contact with Operator for follow up.


BARDID: RI-2017-0033
State: RI
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-09-14 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 22:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Narragansett Bay
NearestCityorTown: NORTH KINGSTOWN
County: WASHINGTON
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent3: Collision with commercial vessel
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Shift
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
A boating accident occurred on Sept 14, 2017 in Allen’s Harbor, North Kingstown, involving three vessels and damage to an adjacent piling where the boats were docked. The following day EPO  responded to the vicinity of URI bulkhead in Allen’s Harbor, NK.  When EPO was dispatched to the scene, he was advised by URI security that Boat Owner had illegally docked two of his boats the Tiger Joe and a Hatteras at the URI bulkhead.  

Operator1 was planning on towing both boats to an undisclosed location with a 44' wooden commercial fishing  boat he just acquired, the F/V Sabrina Maria, DOC# 278350.  According to EPO investigation, on 9-14-17 the Sabrina Maria struck a town marine piling and a recreational vessel in the area where the Sabrina Maria was docked.  

Damage to the recreational vessel had scrapes to the rub rail area.  V2 owner reported that and there was a fishing pole missing from the holder where his boat was struck.  The Sabrina Maria had fresh blue paint transfer marks that appeared to be the same color paint as the 2014 Sea Fox.  On 9-15-17 EPO then made contact with two subjects that were on the Sabrina Maria.  One of them advised that the Sabrina Maria came into the bulkhead at approximately 10:00 pm on 9-14-17.  They also said that the owner Operator1 was out getting fuel and would be returning shortly.  When Operator1 returned, EPO stated that Operator1 confirmed that he came into Allen's Harbor Bulkhead with F/V Sabrina Maria.  Operator1 also stated that he was unable to put the boat in reverse while trying to dock.  He said he tried to avoid hitting the other boats in the area and ended up hitting the piling.  

On 9-18-17 a complaint was forwarded to EPO regarding damage to a boat that was tied up directly behind the Tiger Joe.  The Complainant reported that his commercial fishing boat (50' F/V Greenfins) sustained damage when the Sabrina Maria came into Allen's Harbor.  On 9-28-17 EPO met with V3 owner to assess the damage.  There were multiple gouges and scrapes to the fiberglass along the length of the hull.  The gouges and scrapes also had fresh blue paint transfer marks.  Operator1 advised EPO that damage to his boat (Sabrina Maria) was done in Gloucester, MA, not Allen's Harbor.

Officer findings are the commercial fishing vessel, “Sabrina Marie” operated by Operator1 entered Allen’s Harbor, North Kingstown and lost reverse gear while attempting to dock and then collided with a 23’ recreational vessel, RI 6698E, while it was docked and unattended causing $600.00 damage. After colliding with this vessel, the “Sabrina Marie” then collided with a piling at the dock causing $3000.00 damage. The “Sabrina Marie” then came into contact with a commercial fishing research vessel, “Greenfins” causing minor damage to that vessel. The dock that was damaged is owned by the Town of North Kingstown.


BARDID: RI-2018-0001
State: RI
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-01-12 00:00:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Narragansett Bay
NearestCityorTown: Warwick
County: Kent
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Poor
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause3: Weather
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
On 01-12-2018 at 5:43 pm our office copied an emergency broadcast from USCG Station Castle Hill for a possible missing kayaker in the area of Conimicut Point, Narragansett Bay. Multiple assets were responding to the scene to begin a search. The on-scene weather was heavy rain, winds of 40-50 knots and thick fog. Water temperatures were in the low 30’s. 

The missing kayaker was a 46-year-old male. Information was given to first responders by the wife of Victim. The wife, stated that Victim decided to go kayaking in the area of Conimicut Lighthouse for approximately one hour. The last contact with Victim was at 11:50 am via text. Wife called 911 after Victim did not return which initiated the search.
Victim was operating a used 9-10’ kayak that was given to him by his brother. It was reported that he was a novice kayaker and that this was his second or third excursion. The waters at Conimicut Point are hazardous due to strong currents/tides and a sand bar. The extreme weather on 01-12-2018 did not turn to storm conditions until approximately 3:00 pm. It is unknown if he was wearing or had a PFD with him.
Victim’s vehicle was parked at the location. There were drag marks in the sand similar to those made by someone dragging a kayak in the sand in the area of vehicle towards the water.
Search and rescue operations continued all night and into the next day with negative results. On 01-14-2018 at 9:46 am the kayak was recovered capsized in a marsh along the Providence River in East Providence several miles away.
As of 01-18-2018 at 9:00 pm Victim is still unaccounted for.


BARDID: RI-2018-0002
State: RI
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2018-05-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: WATERMAN LAKE
NearestCityorTown: GLOCESTER
County: PROVIDENCE
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (non-fuel)
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Electrical
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
Officer  reported to a boat fire on Waterman Lake, Glocester with 4 subjects on board.  All four were accounted for and were safely on shore.  Glocester police and Fire/Rescue assisted and were on scene when Officer arrived.   Boat operator reported that he and the other 3 passengers had gone afloat at approximately 08:30pm on Waterman Lake.  About 20 minutes later, after traveling around the lake, Operator brought the boat to the middle of a cove near his house.  After 5 minutes, the lights flickered and went out.  Passenger checked the breakers and notice one was tripped and then reset it.  The lights came back on and a short while later, they noticed smoke coming from the left rear compartment.  Operator opened the compartment as saw smoke coming from a set of black wires and a rug was on fire.  Subject1 attempted to extinguish the fire using pond water but was unsuccessful.  Operator attempted to activate the fire extinguisher but broke the handle when he pulled the pin.  The fire spread rapidly and all four passengers were unable to get to the life jackets.  Two of the subjects, Operator and Subject1 swam to shore.  The others were rescued by boaters.
EPO asked Operator for his valid “boating safety certificate”, however, he stated that he did not have the certificate.  Operator was issued a summons for operating a vessel in excess of a 10HP w/o a valid Boating Safety Certificate. The vessel was a total loss as it burned to the water line. The value of the vessel was estimated at $80,000.00.


BARDID: RI-2018-0003
State: RI
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-05-14 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 09:25:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: OLNEY POND
NearestCityorTown: LINCOLN
County: PROVIDENCE
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentCause1: Improper loading
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
Officer  responded to Olney Pond, Lincoln Woods State Park for a report of a small boat going in circles without an operator.  Dispatch reported that the operator was safe on an island in the middle of the lake.  Upon arrival Officer met with Park Mgr. who transported Officer to the island and met with witness.  
Witness stated that he saw the victim swimming towards an island and helped him to safety.  Officer spoke with boat operator on scene who stated that he tried to reach for his fishing pole in the bow of the boat and fell overboard.  He had a PFD in his boat but could not access it when he fell in the water.  The electric motor was still engaged and the boat motored away from the victim.  Operator was then transported to shore where Limerock Rescue evaluated him with hypothermia and then transported him to Fatima Hospital.  EPO's secured Operator's boat and belongings.


BARDID: RI-2018-0004
State: RI
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-06-10 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Narragansett Bay
NearestCityorTown: Narragansett
County: WASHINGTO
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Force of wake/wave
AccidentCause2: Other
AccidentCause3: Operator inattention
OtherAccidentCause: Passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
EPOs were on patrol in Narragansett Bay during the air show when they heard a distress signal over VHF 16 reporting that a nine-year old male struck his head and was unconscious.  The victim was on a blue 32’Everglade and in the area of Jones Ledge. Officers immediately responded to the scene and advised Dispatch.  USCG and Metro Control also responded.  The location of the “Everglade” was off Bonnet Shores in the West Passage of Narragansett Bay. A helicopter along with Jamestown and No. Kingstown Fire Boats also responded.  As EPO’s arrived on scene, USCG put one of their crew on the “Everglade” and then made way to Pier 5. Narragansett Fire and Rescue then responded along with DEM’s Sgt. and EPO to help clear the area for the vessel and emergency personnel.  
There were 3 male adults and three male children on board.  The victim’s father owned the “Everglade”.   Victim was conscious at the time EPO was on board.  He assisted with moving the victim by backboard off the boat and onto a stretcher in the parking lot where he was then transported by ambulance with his father to the hospital.  The cause of the accident was the “Everglade” hit a wake and Victim struck his head.  There were numerous boats leaving the location of the airshow when the incident occurred.


BARDID: RI-2018-0005
State: RI
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-07-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: SAKONNET RIVER
NearestCityorTown: PORTSMOUTH
County: NEWPORT
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Other
OtherAccidentEvent: Person exposed to steam
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Engine
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On 7-1-18 at approximately 07:00pm EPO responded to RI Hospital Emergency to question Boat Operator regarding a boat accident that he was involved in earlier in the day.  Operator stated that at approximately 03:00pm he was operating his 28’ boat in the Sakonnet River northwest of Little Gould Island.  He said he was cruising at a speed greater than he usually does because he wanted to test the engine. Following a short acceleration, he observed the “high heat” alarm on the bridge.  He then went down in the engine compartment and while in close proximity to the radiator, the cap had blown off.  he was expose to a large amount of steam and sustained second degree burns on his chest, both arms, right hand and right abdomen.  A good Samaritan was in the area and assisted Operator and transported him to shore where Tiverton Fire and Rescue was waiting.  Tiverton Harbor Master arrived on scene to help bring Operator’s vessel back to its mooring in the Tiverton Basin.


BARDID: RI-2018-0006
State: RI
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-06-21 00:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: GREENWICH BAY
NearestCityorTown: WARWICK
County: KENT
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
Boat owner (VESSEL 1) filed a boating accident report stating that his unattended 41’ boat was struck by another vessel while docked at Brewers Marina, Greenwich Bay, Warwick.  OV1 wner said his boat sustained scratches and gouges in the hull’s gelcoat totaling $3000-$5000 in damages.  Owner of Vessel 2, stated that he was departing Brewers Greenwich Bay Marina and that it was physically impossible for his boat to strike boat1.  He said as he was departing the marina, another person assisted on the dock to help fend off his boat from boat1 and no contact was made.  He contacted the General Mgr. at the marina regarding the incident.


BARDID: RI-2018-0007
State: RI
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-07-07 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: JOHNSONS POND
NearestCityorTown: COVENTRY
County: KENT
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
EPO responded to an accident at Johnsons Pond in Coventry, RI involving a jetski.  Guise arrived on scene and spoke with mother of the victim who was operating the jetski at the time of the accident.  Mother reported that her daughter, Operator, was operating her jetski with another daughter as the passenger.  

She was about 100 yds. behind her daughters.  She lost sight of them and then came around the corner and saw that Operator lost control of her PWC and hit a cement wall.  Coventry Fire and Rescue arrived and treated Operator for minor scrapes, no further treatment was needed.  Occupant was not injured.   Operator was issued a warning for operating a PWC w/o a boating safety certificate.  The owner of the PWC, was warned about allowing people to operate his PWC w/o verifying if they have a Boating Safety certificate.


BARDID: RI-2018-0008
State: RI
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-06-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: PT. JUDITH POND
NearestCityorTown: SOUTH KINGSTOWN
County: WASHINGTON
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
AccidentCause3: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
On 6-25-18 EPO was dispatched to respond to a boating accident that occurred on Pt. Judith Pond.  The accident involved a 12-ft. skiff that was capsized caused by a wake from a 34-ft. Luhrs that was cruising in a “No Wake” zone. EPO reported that Operator1 had just finished digging clams in the pond and was headed northbound through the channel near Marker 14 when he was overtaken by a large sport fish-style boat with the name “Off the Hook” at a high speed in “No Wake” zone.  The wake was so great that the skiff became swamped and then capsized.  Operator1 was able to hang on to the turned-over hull.  A good Samaritan assisted Operator1 and helped him onto his boat.  He then tied lines to the capsized boat and brought in Operator1 and his skiff. 
 
Later on that day EPO located a boat fitting the description of “Off the Hook” at 210 Oyster Bar.  Dispatch then located the owner.  EPO responded to that address and spoke with Owner who stated she and her husband were on her boat and her husband was driving.  She refused to answer any further questions about the incident without her husband present.  EPO left the home and returned a few hours later when operator2 would be there.  Off.  spoke with Operator2 and read his Miranda rights.   Operator2, after much hesitation, agreed to answer questions.  EPO informed Operator2 of his reckless operation of his boat that caused Operator1’s boat to capsize.  He was issued a RITT court summons for a “No Wake” violation. The good samaritian, later issued a witness statement.


BARDID: RI-2018-0009
State: RI
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2018-06-27 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: BLOCK ISLAND SOUND
NearestCityorTown: NARRAGANSETT
County: WASHINGTON
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent3: Sinking
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
AccidentCause2: Hazardous waters
AccidentCause3: Weather
MachineryFailure: Engine
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
On June 28, 2018, EPO investigated a boating accident that occurred at the jetty (wall) in Point Judith's Harbor of Refuge.  The accident occurred on 6-25-18 when operator was operating his aux. sailboat from Stonington, CT to Newport.  In the vicinity of the west gap going into Galilee, his 20HP diesel inboard engine stopped running.  The winds began to pick up and the swells were 2-4 ft.  He stated that he realized he would have to abandon ship because of the danger in crashing into the wall.  He then jumped into his dingy and left the area.  His boat was seriously damaged and broke apart against the rocks. Pieces of his boat were found on East Beach in Matunuck the next day.  The boat was a total loss.


BARDID: RI-2018-0010
State: RI
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-07-08 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: BLOCK ISLAND SOUND
NearestCityorTown: CHARLESTOWN
County: WASHINGTON
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Missing or inadequate navigation aids
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
EPOs were dispatched to respond to Charlestown involving a boat that ran aground in the vicinity of Charlestown Breachway.  The boat had struck rocks while traveling along the beach.  When EPO’s arrived; the vessel, a 65-ft motor yacht, was anchored outside of the breachway.  EPO \ boarded the boat and spoke with Safe Sea and USCG who advised that the boat had significant damage to the propeller and rudder.  EPO \ then spoke with the owner/operator, who stated that he was operating his boat along the shore when he struck a rock.  He said he did not observe any rocks marked on the chart.  All four passengers were uninjured and put on their life jackets after the incident occurred.


BARDID: RI-2018-0011
State: RI
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-07-16 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Newport Harbor
NearestCityorTown: Newport
County: Newport
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
On 7-18-18 EPO followed up on a boating accident that occurred on July 16, 2018 at the Newport Town Mooring #4 in the Goat Island Field.  According to boat owner’s statement, she reported that she and her husband, and her son were on their boat (The Sophie, Vessel 1) on a mooring in Newport Harbor when another vessel collided with their boat hitting the starboard stern of the Sophie.  EPO determined a 22' sailboat  (RI 5642V) struck the moored "Sophie".  Operator2 had been operating the sailboat at the time of the collision with the "Sophie". He stated she was trying to tack and lost steerage and collided with the "Sophie".


BARDID: RI-2018-0012
State: RI
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-07-15 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Little Narragansett Bay
NearestCityorTown: WATCH HILL
County: WASHINGTON
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Unknown
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On July 15, Boat owner was on his boat (Vessel 1, Katricol) at approximately 10:30am on a Mooring when another boat,  the “(Vessel 2) Animal House II, dragged its anchor and struck his boat several times. The Animal House II was unattended at the time. V1 reported that he was able to secure Vessel 2 to another mooring.


BARDID: RI-2018-0013
State: RI
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-06-10 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 09:53:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Greenwich Bay
NearestCityorTown: WARWICK
County: KENT
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
EPO meet with Boat Owners on June 11, 2018 to follow up on a boat accident that occurred on June 10, 2018 at Brewer's Marina, Greenwich Bay involving their boat (Vessel 1).  V1 subject reported that she was in her boat when she felt a sudden shift and a loud crash. She went above to see what had happened and observed a vessel “Berth Control” (Vessel 2) with a RI registration was off to her starboard bow moving further away leaving the marina.  There was a male operator at the helm and a female on the swim platform with a boat hook.  The anchor was bent as a result of the collision.   She yelled numerous times to get their attention but failed. 

EPO contacted owner/operator of Vessel 2, (Berth Control) on June 17, 2018.  Operator2 stated he was on his boat with his wife and daughter on June 10 but not aware of any collision.  When EPO advised Operator2 that there was a complaint and several witnesses, he then said he would not argue.  On July 3, 2018, V1 owner stated to EPO that operator2 had settled the cost of damages and that the repairs were $2,514.19.


BARDID: RI-2018-0014
State: RI
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-07-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: BLOCK ISLAND SOUND
NearestCityorTown: WESTERLY
County: WASHINGTON
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentEvent2: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
AccidentCause2: Weather
AccidentCause3: Operator inexperience
MachineryFailure: Engine
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
On 7-23-18 EPO was dispatched to Watch Hill, Westerly for a report of a boating accident involving two subjects that were at Watch Hill Fire Station awaiting to report the accident.  When EPO arrived, he met with both operators of two jetskis involved in the accident.  Both subjects reported that Operator2’s jetski had stalled. Operator1, on his jetski, observed stalled jetski and then drove his to assist.  They were both knocked off their PWC’s when a large waved hit both subjects knocking them into the water.  They both swam to shore however, rough seas pushed the jetskis against the rocks which were subsequently washed up on shore.  There were no reported injuries as both refused medical treatment.


BARDID: RI-2018-0015
State: RI
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-07-08 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Narragansett Bay
NearestCityorTown: North Kingstown
County: Washington
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Missing or inadequate navigation aids
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Division of Law Enf. received a BOATING ACCIDENT REPORT form. He reported that his sailboat hit a submerged rock in the area of Cole Spring Rock, Narragansett Bay on July 8, 2018 that caused damaged his boat.  The estimated damage was $3800 that consisted of cracking where the keel joins the hull and separation of the stringer along the keel.  No injuries reported.  A search of the database did not locate any vessel registered to subject.


BARDID: RI-2018-0016
State: RI
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-08-16 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Narragansett Bay
NearestCityorTown: JAMESTOWN
County: NEWPORT
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
A boat accident occurred on August 16, 2018 in Jamestown Harbor, Conanicut Marina. Sgt. responded to the scene and  reported that (V1) RI 6684W, Fearless, was getting ready to leave its mooring.  Operator1 turned the engine on and unknowingly bumped the throttle into forward; the boat then started to move slowly.   As a result of the mooring line not being released, the bow of his boat struck the boat in the next mooring (V2), Classy Lady 2.  The impact broke the starboard window, bent the window frame, and damaged the fiberglass below the window to V2, Classy Lady 2.  There was no damage to V1, Fearless.  No injuries reported


BARDID: RI-2018-0017
State: RI
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-09-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: GREENWICH BAY
NearestCityorTown: WARWICK
County: KENT
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator of a 31' cabin motorboat was operating inside the navigation aide marking the hazard, 'Round Rock", Narragansett Bay and grounded on the rock causing damage to the vessels propellers and shafts. No injuries were reported and vessel was towed to safety for repairs.


BARDID: RI-2018-0019
State: RI
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-08-19 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: JOHNSONS POND
NearestCityorTown: COVENTRY
County: KENT
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentEvent2: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
EPO responded to a boating accident on Johnson’s Pond, Coventry involving an injured subject being towed in a tube that had struck a docked unattended boat.  The injured subject was a juvenile.  When EPO arrived, he spoke with Coventry Police Capt. who advised that Victim was being transported to Hasbro Children’s Hospital by Coventry Rescue.  

EPO then spoke with Boat Operator who was driving the boat that towed the victim.  Operator stated that he was operating his boat at approximately 20 mph and towing Victim in the tube.  He reported that he turned east to head back to their pt. of origin when he got too close to the dock.  Passenger who was observing the tuber yelled for Victim to “Jump off”.  Operator heard the noise of the tube strike the moored pontoon boat.  He then put his boat in neutral and swam about 150 ft. to assist Victim.  Passenger then started the boat and proceeded back to their point of origin.  When they got back, they called 911 and then assisted first aid to Victim.   Operator did NOT show any signs of impairment. 

 The following afternoon EPO called passenger, step father to Victim to follow up on the accident.  He stated that Victim sustained multiple broken ribs, a broken arm. A punctured lung, a broken shoulder, and broken bones in her back.  He explained that during the accident, the tube swung outside the wake and Victim disappeared behind the pontoon boat.  EPO’s conclusion was that Boat Operators inattentiveness caused multiple serious injuries to the victim, a minor who required several days in the hospital.  Video evidence shows operator operating his vessel a cruising speed in close proximity to shoreline hazards.  He did not take appropriate action to avoid the collision.  He was given a summons to appear in court.


BARDID: RI-2018-0020
State: RI
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-08-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:22:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: BLOCK ISLAND SOUND
NearestCityorTown: SOUTH KINGSTOWN
County: WASHINGTON
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: Machinery failure
AccidentCause3: Force of wake/wave
MachineryFailure: Engine
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Subject was dispatched to Deep Hole, Matunuck for a report of an overturned boat with two subjects in the water.  When he arrived the USCG advised that two people were at their station.  EPO reported to the USCG station and obtained witness statements from both victims. No injuries were reported. The operator reported that he was hauling lobster pots under his recreational lobster license in his 17-ft. Wellcraft, at East Matunuck State Beach., bow facing west.  Seas were 2-4’ and winds were gusting 10-17 mph.  He reported that a wave came over his port stern quarter.  He attempted to throttle down to empty but lost balance of the boat.  A second wave came over the freeboard stalling out the engine.  That’s when the boat rolled slowly starboard first until it was upside-down.  The boat made its way to shore where it lay upside down.  When EPO checked his registration, he found the boat was not registered.  Operator  arranged to have his boat towed from the scene.


BARDID: RI-2018-0021
State: RI
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-08-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: NEWPORT HARBOR
NearestCityorTown: NEWPORT
County: NEWPORT
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Lt. received a boating accident form from a subject who reported that his unoccupied moored auxiliary sailboat sustained damage due to a hit-and-run accident that occurred on August 25, 2018 in Newport Harbor.  v1 owner reported that damage to his boat was greater than $2,000.  There was damage to the outboard motor and pivot axle where the motor is attached.


BARDID: RI-2018-0022
State: RI
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-08-24 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: JOHNSONS POND
NearestCityorTown: COVENTRY
County: KENT
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
AccidentEvent2: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Sharp turn
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
On 08-24-18 officers responded to a report of a boating accident that occurred on JOHNSONS POND involving a large pontoon boat that had traversed over a sea wall at approximately 04:00 pm in Coventry.  

EPO reported that when he arrived on scene, he observed the pontoon boat (RI 5738 WM) wedged in between two houses with significant damage to the boat and wall.  According to one of the passengers, he stated that the owners of the boat invited Subject1 and his family on the boat to show it off.   

Subject1 stated that the boat was traveling at approximately 50 mph.  The operator, Operator took a hard turn and was ejected from his seat at the helm.  At that time, the boat was about to hit shore, Subject1 dove across the boat to try and grab his oldest daughter who was seated across from him.  

Subject2 was ejected from the boat.   His other daughter, subject3, seated toward the rear of the boat sustained a broken right leg.  

Operator stated that he was pulled off the helm by the force of the turn and landed on the floor and could not get back up. The rest of the passengers were unable to report on what had happened. On 8-25-18 EPO spoke with Operator who stated that his wife was still in the hospital with multiple injuries to her shoulder.


BARDID: RI-2018-0023
State: RI
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2018-09-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: SLATERVILLE RESERVOIR
NearestCityorTown: NORTH SMITHFIELD
County: PROVIDENCE
WaterConditions: Unknown
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
EPO reported that two subjects went fishing on 9-26-18 in Slatersville Reservoir in their 12-ft aluminum Mirrocraft boat.  At approximately 05:30 pm, operator lost control of his boat when the rapid water from Clear River began emptying into the reservoir. The boat hit a tree and subsequently capsized.  He and his wife were in the water for approximately one hour before they were able to swim to shore.  Neither sustained any injuries; the boat however sank and was lost.


BARDID: RI-2018-0024
State: RI
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-09-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Narragansett Bay
NearestCityorTown: Portsmouth
County: Newport
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Equipment failure
EquipmentFailure: Auxiliary
OtherEquipmentFailure: drain plug
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On September 02, 2018 operator attempted to launch his 20' 1978 KELLSCORP cabin motorboat at the Weaver Cove public boat ramp in Portsmouth, RI. The boat immediately swamped apparently due to a faulty stern drain plug and or through hull fitting. In addition the bilge pump did not work. The boat filled with water causing water damage to the outboard engine, wiring, and electronics. In addition personal property was damaged including three cell phones, two tablets and other personal items. The boat was dewatered at the ramp and hauled out.

End.


BARDID: RI-2018-0025
State: RI
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-09-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Narragansett Bay
NearestCityorTown: JAMESTOWN
County: NEWPORT
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
A boating accident occurred on 09-28-2018 in the East Passage of Narragansett Bay where a boat struck a buoy.  EPO responded to the scene in Jamestown. He spoke with Sgt. who directed EPO to report to Newport Hospital where two victims were being treated.  When EPO arrived, he spoke with boat owner/operator who stated that passenger was showing him something on his phone and put the phone too close to his face.  He lost sight and struck a buoy.  He sustained an injury to his arm.  Subject2 had a broken nose and neck injury. Subject2 was  later transported from Newport Hospital to Rhode Island Hospital for reconstructive face/nose surgery. There was damage to the port side hull of the boat that estimated to be $25,000.


BARDID: RI-2018-0026
State: RI
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-10-08 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: NEWPORT HARBOR
NearestCityorTown: NEWPORT
County: NEWPORT
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Unknown
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
EPO was dispatched to Newport Harbor for a report of a hit-and-run boating accident.  Asst. Newport Harbor Master took Off. to the scene of the incident where he met v1 subject and his wife who explained that V1 subject was the master of the British vessel owned by Oculus Holding Lt., Cayman Islands (Reg# 748140).  V1 subject stated that he and his wife departed the vessel from a tender the previous Friday (10-05) at approximately 1200.  They returned at 1400 and discovered damage to the leading edge of the Port pontoon.  EPO observed fresh significant damage to the fiberglass.  There was also a scrape topside on the outside of the pontoon deck.  There were also two blood stains on the port side where the fiberglass damage was.    Off. then proceeded to Newport Police to view their surveillance video footage for Newport harbor but found that the Oculus was outside the camera’s range and was unable to witness the accident.


BARDID: RI-2018-0027
State: RI
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-09-18 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: PROVIDENCE RIVER
NearestCityorTown: CRANSTON
County: PROVIDENCE
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
AccidentCause3: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
A boating accident between two sailing vessels took place on the Providence River on September 18 after both boats were competing in a club racing event.  EPO contacted Boat Operator (Vessel 1) by telephone on Oct. 3.   Operator1 stated that he was traveling east in the vicinity of Buoy# 33 when his boat struck another sailing vessel (Vessel 2).  Operator1 reported that his bow made contact with the starboard side midship of Vessel 2.  He stated that his visibility was obstructed by the sail and observed the other vessel just prior to the collision.  No injuries were reported by either party, however, both boats sustained approximately $5,000 each in damages.
According to EPO investigation, both vessels were still underway after competing in the race.  Vessel 1 (La Sirena) was on port track traveling east.  Vessel 2 (Warrior) was on starboard and traveling southwest.  Based on where each vessel was positioned and the impact of the damage midship, Vessel 1 was the “stand-on” vessel; and Vessel 2 was the “give-way” vessel.  Because operator1’s visibility was obstructed, coupled with low wind speed and both vessels being in close proximity of one another, reaction time to avoid collision was unescapable.


BARDID: RI-2019-0001
State: RI
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-05-11 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Narragansett Bay
NearestCityorTown: WARWICK
County: KENT
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Grounding
AccidentEvent3: Capsizing
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On May 11, 2019 at approximately 12:45pm, EPO was dispatched to the area of Rocky Pt. for a report of a boat that was taking on water with two subjects in the water.  Upon EPO arrival, she reported that Warwick and Bristol PD were at the scene along with the US Coast Guard, however, both victims had cleared the scene and headed to their residence.  EPO then responded to the home.  

Operator stated that he and his son were fishing off Rocky Pt. State Park area in water that was approximately 6-ft deep. They were both seated towards the back of the vessel actively fishing not realizing that waves were breaking over the transom and swamping the stern of the boat. When they realized that the boat had taken on water, Operator pulled the plug out and headed back in an attempt to de-water the boat. Because the boat was so weighed down with water, the speed could not exceed 10 knots. The propeller then struck a rock and broke off.  The boat lost forward momentum and capsized shortly thereafter. Operator was able to call for help before going over.  They were treated for hypothermia on shore and were not transported to a medical facility.The boat was later recovered by a marine salvage company. The boat sustained extensive damage from being submerged. Damage was to the hull, electronics and the motor. Additional damage was sustained to the motor and hull from hitting submerged rocks.


BARDID: RI-2019-0002
State: RI
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2019-05-24 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 07:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Sakonnet River
NearestCityorTown: Portsmouth
County: Newport
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent3: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
A boating accident occurred on May 24, 2019 at the Stone Bridge Marina in Portsmouth.  Boat Operator (Vessel 1) had just launched his boat at the ramp and attempted to dock his boat, he lost control and hit two unoccupied nearby docked vessels.  According to Officer report, (V1) stated that he launched his 1989 20ft Blue Sea Ray and was trying to pull into his assigned slip.  He said his “throttle control appeared to be malfunctioning” and there was sudden acceleration forward causing his boat to hit the dock and Vessels 2 and 3. 

Off. inquired about the paint transfer from his boat onto the rocks across from the dock. It was then that Operator admitted to hitting the rocks. Off. also asked how much boating experience he had.  He said he had less then 10 hours experience. Damage to his boat was as follows:  A two-inch gouge on the bow with paint transfer on the portside, a gouge on the starboard chime slightly forward of midship, large gouges along the bottom of the boat from hitting the rocks, scratches and gouges on the starboard stern, the propeller blades were destroyed from hitting the rocks, a two-inch hole in the skeg where fluid was leaking.

Off. determined that lack of boating experience was the cause of the accident. When he attempted to dock his boat, he was not familiar with the function of the cable throttle. He pushed the throttle too far forward and lost control of his boat causing it to hit the dock on his starboard side.  His boat then struck the outboard motor of Vessel 3 causing that boat to make contact with Vessel 2.  Operator then attempted to reverse but ran the stern of his boat onto the rocks on the other side.


BARDID: RI-2019-0003
State: RI
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-05-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Narragansett Bay
NearestCityorTown: Jamestown
County: NEWPORT
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (non-fuel)
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Electrical
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
EPO was dispatched to East Ferry Mooring in Jamestown for a report of a boat fire.  When Off. arrived on scene, fire boats were there containing the fire.  The vessel was a 36-ft tender to the yacht “Endeavour” out of Miami, FLA.  No one was aboard the vessel at the time of the fire. Off. spoke with the Captain of the Endeavour, who stated that he put the vessel in its mooring at 0933 and went back to the yacht.  

At 10:10 he noticed smoke coming from the center of the boat and called 911 immediately. He stated that the 4 batteries that power the vessel are located in the center of the boat where the fire may have started.  He stated that there was electrical work done to the boat some time between May 1 and May 15 in Miami.  That boat was also located in close proximity to a lightning strike that occurred on May 5, 2019.


BARDID: RI-2019-0004
State: RI
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2019-05-27 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:50:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Narragansett Bay
NearestCityorTown: WARWICK
County: KENT
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Sinking
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Engine
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
Sgt. and Off. responding to the area of Warwick Light for a report of a Jet Ski that was sinking.  When officers arrived on scene, Warwick FD stated that they had the jetski operator and the vessel in the Rocky Pt area.  EPO’s then responded to Rocky Pt. they boarded the Warwick Fire boat and spoke with the jetski operator.  Operator stated that he had been heading back towards the ramp at Oakland Beach when he heard a loud bang and then the motor stopped.  The vessel quickly started to take on water.  

A lead weight that he used as an anchor slipped off the back of the jetski, this anchor line wrapped around his ankle.  The weight began to pull him down. He was unable to free himself but was able to cling to he submerged jetski until a passerby grabbed him and pulled him up to safety.  Out of the water, He was then able to free his foot from the line.  A DEM database check showed that he did NOT have a boating safety card.  Sgt. issued Operator a Third Division Court Summons. The vessel was a total loss.  THere was no injury.


BARDID: RI-2019-0005
State: RI
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-05-22 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 09:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Sakonnet River
NearestCityorTown: TIVERTON
County: NEWPORT
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause3: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
EPO was dispatched to Jack’s Island in Tiverton for a report of an overturned boat with Three (3) people holding onto the boat. Tiverton Fire was the first to arrive at the scene. They assisted the three subjects and transported them to the Sakonnet Bridge Boat Ramp.  From there the parents were taken to RI Hospital to be checked for Hypothermia. The third victim refused medical treatment but followed his parents to RI Hospital.  Off. then reported to RI Hospital to speak to the two victims. Subject stated that he and his parents were fishing for Scup off Fog Island when the wind picked up.  Waves were crashing over the bow of the boat as they were underway at 6 mph.  The boat then filled with water. The bilge pump was about a foot forward from the stern and unable to pump excess water. Another wave broke over the stern and capsized the boat.  All three had their life jackets on and held onto the boat.  Cause of the capsizing was adverse weather conditions and operator inattention and inexperience.


BARDID: RI-2019-0006
State: RI
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-06-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:20:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Greenwich Bay
NearestCityorTown: WARWICK
County: KENT
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
AccidentCause2: Weather
MachineryFailure: Engine
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
A boating accident occurred on June 4, 2019 at 06:00pm in Buttonwoods Cove, Warwick involving a boat that was reportedly upon the nearby rocks.  EPO responded to Ponaugh Marina, Warwick where Safe Sea was escorting the boat to its slip. 

When EPO arrived, he met with boat owner/operator who stated that he was fishing near the rocks by the jetty around the mouth of Buttonwoods Cove. His engine was off and was adrift fishing for Bluefish.  

Winds were blowing at approximately 10 – 18 knots. He then went to start the engine, but the engine would not engage. The boat was now drifting towards the rocks.  Operator decided to keep his lower unit down to be used as an anchor to slow the boat's drift.  His boat then made a soft landing onto the rocks where it bounced for approximately 20 minutes before help arrived. Safe Sea arrived on scene and assisted Operator and his vessel from harms way. EPO conducted a safety inspection on the boat and discovered that there were no throwables on board and the flares had expired.  Operator was given a warning.


BARDID: RI-2019-0007
State: RI
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-06-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:23:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: PT. JUDITH POND
NearestCityorTown: SOUTH KINGSTOWN
County: WASHINGTON
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
MachineryFailure: Engine
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
A boating accident occurred on 6/28/19 at Pt. Judith Marina in South Kingstown involving two vessels. Sgt. responded to the scene shortly after receiving the call at approximately 12:23pm. Upon arrival, Sgt. met with  vessel owner/operator who stated that as he approached the dock with his boat, when he throttled back he learned that he didn't have any power to one of the two engines.  He then yelled to the people on a boat tied up to the fuel dock to warn them of a collision.  He then attempted to reverse his boat, but could not gain control it. The starboard side of his boat made contact with the port side beam of the vessel tied at the dock (vessel 2). Sgt. took pictures of the damage on Vessel 1 which consisted of scratches and mild gouging on the gunwhale.  According to (Vessel 2) owner/operator account, he said his boat was tied to the dock for fueling and that his wife warned him right before the collision. He did not hear Operator1 warning him of a collision.  Sgt. observed the port beam area above a window was damaged on vessel 2;  The rubrailing was dislocated with two screws that were stripped from the fiberglass. There was also a 4-6” crack in the fiberglass just below the rubrail


BARDID: RI-2019-0008
State: RI
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-07-13 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: NARRAGANSETT BAY
NearestCityorTown: Jamestown
County: NEWPORT
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
ON JULY 13, 2019 AT 2:15 PM THE S/V COYOTE, A 38' AUXILIARY SAILBOAT, USCG DOC# 1228446 WAS TRANSPORTING A WEDDING PARTY OF 8 ALONG THE SHORELINE OF JAMESTOWN IN DUTCH HARBOR FOR PHOTOGRAPHS WHEN THE OPERATOR oPERATING TOO CLOSE TO SHORE STRUCK A ROCK AND DAMAGED THE RUTTER AND THE KEEL.  THE VESSEL WAS TOWED INTO DUTCH HARBOR BY A COMMERCIAL TOWING COMPANY. NO INJURIES WERE REPORTED. DAMAGE ESTIMATED AT $2,500.00.


BARDID: RI-2019-0009
State: RI
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2019-07-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 02:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: NARRAGANSETT BAY
NearestCityorTown: WARWICK
County: K
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Sinking
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Equipment failure
EquipmentFailure: Auxiliary
OtherEquipmentFailure: bilge pump
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
Officer was dispatched to Conimicut Pt. Warwick for a report of a boat that sank.  Two subjects that were in the boat were picked up by Warwick Fire Dept.  Operator stated that the boat belongs to him but was not registered to him and he had no paperwork on the vessel.  He said that he and Subject left Haines Park in East Providence just before midnight and headed south on the Bay.  He noticed that the boat was taking on water and the bilge pump was not working.  

Subject stated that he attempted to call Marine Rescue but was connected to the Long Island Office. The boat then sank; both subjects had their PFD’s on and swam to a sand bar where they were picked up by WFD.  During Off. interview and investigation, both Operator and subject were unable to produce any documents for the boat. Later that day (7-4-19) Off. returned to the area were the boat sank but was unable to located the sunken vessel. On July 9 Operator dropped off a boating accident report with a witness statement at headquarters. Operator's report stated the make, year and model of the 16' boat he owned and operated was unknown.  No injuries were reported.


BARDID: RI-2019-0010
State: RI
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-07-21 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Johnson's Pond
NearestCityorTown: Coventry
County: Kent
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentEvent2: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent3: Person struck by vessel
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Officer investigated a boating accident involving two PWC's on Johnson's Pond that occurred July 21, 2019 at approximately 6:00 pm. Operating PWC 1, a 9' 2013 YAMAHA was wake jumping behind a wake style boat when he fell off his PWC and hit the water. 

Operating PWC 2, a 11' 2009 BOMBARDIER was wake jumping behind the same wake boat when he fell off his PWC in close proximity to Operator1. Operator2's PWC collided with Operator1's PWC causing it to spin around and strike Operator1 in the head. 

Operator1 states he was briefly unconscious from the blow, but was able to drive his PWC from the scene. Operator1 later went to Kent Hospital where he was diagnosed with a concussion. Operator1's PWC sustained 3000.00 damage to the hood and other fiberglass. It is unclear whether Operator1's concussion was caused from the impact with Operator2's PWC or from impact with the water. Both operators were cited for PWC operation violations. Operator2 was summonsed to District Court for operating a PWC without proof of boating safety education.

End.


BARDID: RI-2019-0011
State: RI
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-07-21 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:05:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Narragansett Bay
NearestCityorTown: Newport
County: Newport
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On july 30, 2019 our office received a mailed boating accident report from operator1 who indicates that on july 21, 2019 at 1:50 pm he was operating a 24' open boat in the west passage of narragansett bay outside of fort adams, newport when he attempted to cross behind a 80-100 motor yacht named "independence"  heading south out to sea. 

Operator1's report indicates that he was unaware that the "independence was towing a 30-32 foot unmanned center console some 200 plus feet behind the yacht. the "independence"  with towing with no warning or lights indicating of the tow and that the tow line was submerged and not visible. Operator1 heard occupants aboard the "independence' yell  and Operator1 was able to stop before crossing the tow line but was then struck by the towed vessel causing damage to his vessel. The 'independence" continued her course out to sea and did not stop. No report or information was obtained regarding the incident from the "independence'.


BARDID: RI-2019-0012
State: RI
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-07-29 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: BLOCK ISLAND SOUND
NearestCityorTown: WESTERLY
County: Washington
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Hull failure
AccidentCause2: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
On August 1, 2019 our office received by mail a boating accident report. Subject indicates that on 7/28/2019 at 7:45 pm he was operating his 1987 20' open motorboat off the Westerly shore in rough seas when his boat took on significant water from a compromised hull caused by the pounding the boat took in the rough seas. He was able to beach his boat and was not injured. He estimated $5000.00 damage to the hull described as a cracked keel.


BARDID: RI-2019-0013
State: RI
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-07-14 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:38:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: PT. JUDITH POND
NearestCityorTown: SOUTH KINGSTOWN
County: WASHINGTON
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent3: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Congested waters
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
A boating accident occurred on July 14, 2019 at Stone Cove Marina in So. Kingstown involving three boats.  Off. was dispatched at approximately 06:53pm to the scene. Upon his arrival he met with the calling party and his wife who was on their boat (vessel 1) “Striker” when it was hit.  Subject1 stated that she was in the cabin and felt the boat get hit and rocked. She went outside and observed two other boats the “Isabella” (vessel 2) still in contact with the “Never Dunn” (vessel 3).  She stated that the Isabella continued into the marina. 

According to Off. report after viewing security video,  Vessel 2 (Isabella), can be seen hitting Vessel 1 (Striker) and Vessel 3 (Never Dunn). Vessel 3 (Never Dunn) appears to be hit causing the boat to turn and tilt in its slip possibly hitting a pylon.  

The operator of Vessel 2 (Isabella) then struggles to get his boat into the slip hitting the pylon almost grounding on the rocks. 

According to the video, the accident occurred around 03:38pm but was not reported by the Coast Guard until 06:51pm. Both the 'Striker" and "Never Dunn" were docked at the time of the incident. It was later learned that the "Isabella" was being operated by a mechanic, with the owner on board. Operator2 who was later interviewed by Off. indicated he had misjudged his approach into the slip. No injuries were reported. Damages were considered minor. There were conflicting reports from witnesses as to who was operating the "Isabella" and that the occupants of the "Isabella" may have been under the influence of alcohol.


BARDID: RI-2019-0014
State: RI
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-07-19 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 21:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Fischers Island Sound
NearestCityorTown: WESTERLY
County: Washington
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
On July 30, 2019 our office received via mail a boat accident report from subject who indicates that he was operating his 25" open motorboat in Fischers Island Sound outside off Napatree Point, Westerly when he struck a submerged rock. He estimated the damage to his vessel at $20,000.00 consisting of a hole in the hull and damage to the outboard propeller and lower unit. No injuries were reported.

 IHe stated he had little experience operating at night and mistook the navigational aides and operated outside of safe waters on his return to Stonington Harbor and grounded on a rock..


BARDID: RI-2019-0015
State: RI
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-07-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 21:17:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: NEWPORT HARBOR
NearestCityorTown: NEWPORT
County: NEWPORT
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Congested waters
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
A boating accident occurred on July 2, 2019 in a mooring field in Newport Harbor involving a 28-foot sailboat, and a 75-foot motor yacht (Enticer). EPO was dispatch to the scene. He met with Newport Harbor Master who took EPO in his patrol boat to the mooring where the accident occurred.  EPO spoke with operators of both boats.  

The Enticer is a charter vessel but that evening it was used as a recreational voyage for the owner and his guests, 58 passengers to view the fireworks that evening. 

Operator2 stated that he was underway in the mooring field traveling 3 knots.  He observed a vessel on direct course headed towards his starboard bow traveling approximately 5 knots.  Operator2 activated the air horn and prepared for impact as there was not enough time to avoid collision.  Operator2 stated that the sailboat struck the Enticer at a 90-degree angle.  There were no injuries reported.  However, sailboat operator and passenger of the 28-ft sailboat claimed minor injuries but refused treatment and/or transport to the hospital. Damages to both vessels were minor scrapes to the boats hull finishes.


BARDID: RI-2019-0016
State: RI
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-07-14 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: GREENWICH COVE
NearestCityorTown: WARWICK
County: KENT
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
A boating accident occurred on 7-14-19 in Greenwich Cove involving two boats.  According to statements of the parties involved, Vessel 1, RI 660143 (Betelgeuse) was underway in Greenwich Cove when it made contact with Vessel 2 (Este Sea) while it was moored and unoccupied at the cove. Vessel 1 punctured the transom of Vessel 2 causing approximately $20-$25,000 in damages. No damage was reported to Vessel 1. Cause was due to not maintaining a proper lookout and operator inattention.


BARDID: RI-2019-0017
State: RI
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-07-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: BLOCK ISLAND SOUND
NearestCityorTown: WESTERLY
County: WASHINGTON
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Restricted vision
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
On July 30, 2019 we received a boating accident report from subject who indicated that on July 16, 2019 at 1:30pm while transiting under sail on a starboard tack from Watch Hill to Block Island on his 42' sailboat his boat was struck by a blue hull sailboat that he did not see until it was 15 feet off his port bow and a collision occurred. Operator2 did indicate that the blue hull sailboat was difficult to see against the horizon. Operator2 reported no injuries and estimated damages to his vessel at $45,000.00 consisting of damage to pulpit, anchor roller, stantions, lifelines, gelcoat, and fuhler.

On August 6, 2019 our office received a boating accident report from operator1 who indicates that he was involved in the accident with Operator2. He was operating a 48' blue hull sailboat on a port tack traveling west. His report indicates that his sailboat was on auto pilot and he was down below and his brother was in the cockpit. He stated both vessels were obstructed from view by the front sails. He described the damage to his vessel as to the anchor lifelines and fiberglass and estimated the damage amount to be $15,000.00 to his vessel.

End.


BARDID: RI-2019-0018
State: RI
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-07-19 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: BLOCK ISLAND SOUND
NearestCityorTown: NARRAGANSETT
County: WASHINGTON
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Collision with submerged object
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: Unseen water hazard
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
RIDEM, Div. of Law Enforcement received a boating accident report submitted by Boat Operator/Owner who stated that he was in his boat underway in the Harbor of Refuge when he struck a floating object, believed to be a telephone pole, just below the surface of the water.  No injuries were reported, however, his boat sustained $2500 in damages to the lower unit of his outboard engine including the propeller.


BARDID: RI-2019-0019
State: RI
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-07-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 21:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: NEWPORT HARBOR
NearestCityorTown: NEWPORT
County: NEWPORT
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper anchoring
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
On August 7, 2019 our office received a boating accident report from subject that the vessel "NIGHT TRAIN", a 51" auxiliary sailboat, USCG Documentation # 905012, was unmanned on a mooring in Newport Harbor and was believed to be struck by an adjacent unmanned vessel named "HERON" on July 23, 2019 at 9:30 pm.

The report indicates that he believes the "HERON" dragged its anchor causing the accident. No information was provided for the vessel "HERON". Damage to the "NIGHT TRAIN"  was listed at $14,706.00 consisting of fiberglass gouging, paint damage and wood toe railing damage.


BARDID: RI-2019-0020
State: RI
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-06-15 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: NEWPORT HARBOR
NearestCityorTown: NEWPORT
County: NEWPORT
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Engine
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
EPO received a boating accident report from subject.  The accident occurred on 6-15-19 at the Goat Island Fuel dock involving two vessels.  According to V1 subject’s report, he stated that he lost power while coming into the dock (Vessel 1) subsequently hitting another boat (KIVA) in the bow that was unoccupied. The wind then pushed Vessel 1 into the dock. There was approximately $2000 in damages to V1 subject’s boat.  The owner of the Kiva (Vessel 2) did not submit a boating accident, nor was available as he had departed to sail around the world and no information was exchanged as there were no occupants on the S/V KIVA at the time of the incident.


BARDID: RI-2019-0021
State: RI
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-07-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:50:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: NARRAGANSETT BAY
NearestCityorTown: JAMESTOWN
County: NEWPORT
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Weather
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
EPO took a report of a boating accident that occurred on 7-28-19 at Cananicut Marina, Jamestown Harbor, involving two vessels and an injured marina employee.  According to Asst. Dock Manager, employee was attempting to tie vessel 2, a 37' sailboat, "JUNKANOO", to Vessel 1, “RUBBER DUCK,” the marina pump out vessel when the line from vessel 2 caught the propeller of the marina pump out vessel causing operator1 to lose control and a sudden gust of wind pushed the sailboat into the pump out vessel . operator1 arm was caught and pinched  between  vessel 1 and vessel 2.  The impact broke his arm.  He cleared the line from the propeller and assisted with the passengers on the sailboat before receiving medical attention for his broken arm at South County Hospital.  No damage to either boat was reported.


BARDID: RI-2019-0022
State: RI
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-08-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: NARRAGANSETT BAY
NearestCityorTown: WARWICK
County: KENT
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (unknown origin)
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Engine
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
A boat fire occurred on 8-04-19 in the area of Warwick Light at approximately 03:47pm.  Officers responded to the scene.  There were five subjects on board the boat.  Operator/Owner stated that he smelled smoke and saw smoke coming from the inboard engine compartment.  He immediately reported the fire and then opened the compartment to extinguish the fire. No injuries were reported however approximately $6000 in damages resulted from the fire.


BARDID: RI-2019-0023
State: RI
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-08-08 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: NARRAGANSETT BAY
NearestCityorTown: JAMESTOWN
County: NEWPORT
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: Improper mooring
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
On August 13, 2019 we received a boating accident report for an accident that occurred on August 8, 2019 at 4:30 pm at the moorings of Jamestown East Harbor involving two unmanned moored vessels.

The vessels involved were a 1977 30' auxiliary sailboat (RI reg. 638343) and a 38' auxiliary sailboat named "AVA". Both vessels were on moorings and unoccupied at the time of the incident. V1's vessel was on its assigned mooring, M818D. The "AVA" was on a neighboring Conanicut Marine Services mooring. 

S/V AVA struck V1's vessel as it swung on its mooring line causing the AVA's anchor and bowsprit to strike and brake two windows and window frames of V1's vessel. In addition V1 reported damage totaling $4000.00 also including toe rail, aft lower shroud, genoa track and car, a stanchion, and the lower life line. The "AVA" was later moved to a different mooring to allow for more room to swing.


BARDID: RI-2019-0024
State: RI
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-08-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 06:22:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: NEW HARBOR, BLOCK ISLAND
NearestCityorTown: New Shoreham
County: WASHINGTON
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
On August 13, 2019 our office received a boating accident from the owner of a 1995 40" TIARA cabin motorboat, CT reg. 2821AZ. 

vessel was docked at Paynes Dock, New Harbor, Block Island on August 5, 2019 and a auxiliary sailboat "BREAK AWAY" was rafted to his vessel overnight. At 6:22 am Subject1 was awaken by a loud metal grinding noise. Subject1 observed the S/V BREAK AWAY had began to depart the harbor. Subject1 shouted to the unknown operator of the  S/V BREAK AWAY "did you hit us"? The reply from the operator was that he did not and the S/V BREAK AWAY exited the harbor. Subject1 then discovered damage to his vessel consisting of a damaged rub rail and damage to the gelcoat finish above the rub rail.Subject1 estimated the damages at $5000.00. Subject1 has not located the owner of the S/V BREAK AWAY and has no further information on this vessel to report other than he observed that the hailing port on the stern of the vessel was Stamford, CT.


BARDID: RI-2019-0025
State: RI
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-08-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:40:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: JOHNSONS POND
NearestCityorTown: COVENTRY
County: KENT
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
A boating accident occurred at Johnson Pond, Coventry on 08-05-2019 at approximately 02:00pm.  Sgt. responded to the scene as well as Offs. Off. Security video shows operator traveling at a high rate of speed when the boat healed over on its port side. The vessel strikes the corner of the neighbor's dock. His daughter, who was sitting at the bow was thrown over by the impact and then run over by the boat. The boat then comes to a stop when it strikes another boat tied to the next dock. 

Victim then comes to the surface and swims to the boat drifting nearby.  Another passenger, (Victim’s mother) was also in the boat. Victim sustained injury to her right arm and subject injured her right knee.  According to Off. report, Operator claimed the steering wheel locked and was unable to avoid hitting the dock. Off. later inspected the boat and did not find any issues with the steering. Sgt. observed a large gouge in the chine on the starboard side with scratches on the bow of the boat where it impacted the swim ladder of the dock.


BARDID: RI-2019-0026
State: RI
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-08-12 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: MOUNT HOPE BAY
NearestCityorTown: WARREN
County: NEWPORT
WaterConditions: Unknown
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
On August 19, 2019 our office received a boating accident report from subject who indicates that on August 12, 2019 at 2:00 pm he discovered damage to his unattended vessel while on its mooring in Mount Hope Bay. report indicates that the damage must have occurred by another vessel sometime between August 4, 2019 and August 12, 2019 as they had not used the vessel during that time. The damage was described as to the port rail, and damage to the hull/deck joint fiberglass. Subject estimated the damage as $5000.00.


BARDID: RI-2019-0027
State: RI
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-08-09 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: NEWPORT HARBOR
NearestCityorTown: NEWPORT
County: NEWPORT
WaterConditions: Calm
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Collision with commercial vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
On August 14, 2019 we received a boating accident report from subject who indicates that he was operating his 29' Jeanneau cabin motorboat on August 9, 2019, departing the marina at the Newport Harbor Motel, when he over throttled and failed to control his vessel striking two docked unattended vessels.  The first vessel he struck was a 39' SeaRay cabin motorboat. This vessel sustained approximately $10,000.00 damage. The second vessel struck was a 68' inspected passenger vessel, the "American Eagle". This vessel sustained approximately $30,000.00 damage. He estimated the damage to his vessel as $10,000.00. No injuries were reported.


BARDID: RI-2019-0029
State: RI
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2019-08-10 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:23:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: WARWICK COVE
NearestCityorTown: WARWICK
County: Kent
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (fuel)
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Failure to vent
AccidentCause2: Ignition of spilled fuel or vapor
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Officer Esposito was dispatched to a boat fire that occurred on August 10, 2019 at approximately 5:20 pm at Fairwinds Marina, Warwick. Upon arrival Offier reported that the vessel involved was an unregistered 28' older style cabin motorboat and it had burned down to the water line, a total loss.  

Officer learned the sole occupant of this vessel at the time of the fire was the owner. Owner had been transported to Kent Hospital with first and second degree burns to his extremities and also smoke inhalation.

 Officer interviewed Owner at the hospital. Owner stated he fueled his vessel with 50 gallons of gasoline at the Fairwinds Marina fuel dock. He then attempted to start his port engine. His port engine stalled. He then attempted to start his starboard engine and an explosion and fire started. Owner stated he was blown into the air onto the aft deck of his vessel. A quick response from an on scene tow service had pushed the engulfed vessel from the dock to prevent damage to the dock and other vessels.


BARDID: RI-2019-0030
State: RI
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-08-16 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: NARRAGANSETT BAY
NearestCityorTown: NORTH KINGSTOWN
County: KENT
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
On August 16, 2019 Officer responded to Wickford Harbor, Pleasant Street Marina, for a report of a vessel that had struck a buoy outside of Wickford Harbor. Upon arrival Officer interviewed the operator involved in the accident. 

Operator stated he was operating his 2018 25' StingRay motorboat  solo at 15mph outside of Wickford Harbor when after throttling up he went to the stern of the vessel to retrieve a towel that was about to blow out of the boat when he realized his boat was going to strike a buoy. His boat struck the buoy causing hull damage at the keel and damaged his outdrive. He estimated the damage at $10,000.00. No injuries were reported.


BARDID: RI-2019-0031
State: RI
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-08-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: RHODE ISLAND SOUND
NearestCityorTown: NEWPORT
County: NEWPORT
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
On August 30, 2019 at 1:00 pm Officer responded to a boating accident located at Brenton Point, Newport. Officer report indicates that a 21' open motorboat with the owner and a passenger were fishing when the vessel caught a wave pushing the vessel into a rock on the reef causing the boat to capsize. 

Both men swam to shore. The vessel was damaged by the water and wave action on the reef. No injuries were reported. Brenton reef is known to be dangerous and with strong winds and wave action causes many accidents. The vessel was later salvaged.

End.


BARDID: RI-2019-0032
State: RI
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-08-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 08:37:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: NARRAGANSETT BAY
NearestCityorTown: JAMESTOWN
County: NEWPORT
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Overloading
AccidentCause2: Weather
AccidentCause3: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On August 25, 2019 at 8:37 am officers responded to the scene of a capsized boat in the East passage of Narragansett Bay. officers located the vessel but none of the occupants. 

Officer later spoke to the owner of the vessel who stated he was fishing with 4 friends when the wind picked up from the northeast and his vessel took a large wave over the stern causing the vessel to swamp. He stated a good Samaritan picked up all five individuals and brought them to land. No injuries were reported. Browning estimated the damage at $2000.00 as water damage to the engine and electronics.


BARDID: RI-2019-0033
State: RI
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-07-16 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: NARRAGANSETT BAY
NearestCityorTown: Jamestown
County: NEWPORT
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Missing or inadequate navigation aids
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
On September 5, 2019 our office received a boating accident report from subject:

On July 16, 2019 at 2:00 pm subject was operating under sail his 1995 41" auxiliary sailboat, USCG documentation number 1043326, with 9 passengers off of Beavertail Point, Jamestown when he went aground. subject contributed the grounding to a navigation aide being out of its intended place by 400'. subject reported there were no injuries and damages to his vessel were estimated to be $15,000.00 consisting of damage to the keel, bulb, and rudder.


BARDID: RI-2019-0034
State: RI
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-09-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:03:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: NARRAGANSETT BAY
NearestCityorTown: BRISTOL
County: BRISTOL
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: Passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
On September 3, 2019 at approximately 1906 hours Environmental Police Officer, was dispatched to the boat ramp at Colt State Park in Bristol, RI, for the report of a Medical Emergency. While en route to the scene, EPO was advised by Dispatch that a female party aboard a sailboat had sustained a head injury and was in and out of consciousness. The injured party was on a backboard and being attended to by the First Responders. 

Victim was accompanied on the Fire Boat by subject1, who was aboard the sailboat and had witnessed the incident.  Subject1 explained that she and Victim were serving as crew aboard the S/V Brito which was participating in the weekly regatta, aka "The Tuesday Night Races" out of the Barrington Yacht Club.  Subject1 advised that Victim was on the bow of the vessel when the Jib Sheet came down upon her.  Subject1 explained that Victim had sustained bruises and scrapes on her lower Left leg during the fall and that the area had begun to swell.  Subject1 stated that Victim had briefly lost consciousness about three times Subject1 said that the vessel was being operated by the vessel's owner, at the time of the accident. 

EPO responded to Rhode Island Hospital and interviewed Victim. Victim explained that she was on the bow of the vessel during the race and that the vessel was on Starboard tack and the crew was in the process of changing to Port.  Victim said that she was in the process of pulling the line when the Jib Sheet had become caught in the mast rigging.  Victim stated that another crew member kicked the line from the opposite side to get it to release.  This action caused slack on the line that she (Victim) was holding, causing her to lose her balance and fall backwards.  Victim explained that her legs slid under the railing of the vessel, causing injury to her Left leg.  Victim stated that she did not believe that She had sustained a Head Injury and that the brief closing of the eyes and lack of response were the result of the extreme pain she had experienced as a result of the injury to her leg.


BARDID: RI-2019-0035
State: RI
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-08-11 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:45:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: NARRAGANSETT BAY
NearestCityorTown: NEWPORT
County: NEWPORT
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentEvent3: Person struck by propeller
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Restricted vision
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On August 11, 2019, Officers (RIDEM/DLE) responded to Ft. Adams St. Park, Newport for a report of a boating accident involving a fatality. Upon Off. arrival to the scene, he observed and assisted Jamestown F&R boat towing the sailboat involved in the accident to the boat ramp.  Off. then spoke with subject, who was on the sailboat at the time of the accident.  Subject stated that he was sailing with the victim (owner of the sailboat) at the time of the accident. They were actively racing in the “New England 100” earlier that afternoon.  They were traveling south on “Port Tack” approaching the center span of the Pell Bridge in Jamestown. They were in the process of coming in due to low wind. The catamaran was sitting flat with both pontoons in the water.  He was on the high side and Victim was on the low side.  

Subject stated that Victim’s position was forward of the rear section of the starboard pontoon and he was opposite her.  Without warning a power vessel traveling west struck the sailboat on the port side (90° angle), continued over the sailboat causing the sailboat to spin (180° to port). Victim then disappeared from sight and when both vessels settled, Subject observed Victim floating face down in the water with a large amount of blood around her. The two subjects in the other involved vessel were unable to lift Victim from the water. Subject then signaled for assistance with no response. He was later assisted and escorted to the Sail Newport Facility.  He refused any medical treatment. First responders were able to retrieve the victim from the water. Her body was transferred to the RI Medical Examiners office. Damage to the sailboat included a torn main sail caused by the bow pulpit and anchor of the approaching vessel, interior side of the starboard pontoon forward of the rudder, damage to fiberglass and scuff marks.


BARDID: RI-2019-0036
State: RI
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-09-27 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: PROVIDENCE RIVER
NearestCityorTown: EAST PROVIDENCE
County: PROVIDENCE
WaterConditions: Unknown
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
AccidentCause2: Hazardous waters
MachineryFailure: Engine
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
Officer on September 27, 2019 was dispatched to Al’s Waterfront Restaurant and Marina, 28 Water St., East Providence, RI for a report of a boating accident involving property damage.  Upon arrival, Off. met the facility manager who introduced him to boat owner whose boat was damage while it was moored (vessel 1).  

V1 subject stated that another boat struck the bow pulpit and port bow of his vessel pushing it into the dock where he was docked. 

The operator of the other vessel (vessel 2) stated that the accident was his fault and that he was in the process of turning to port when the vessel got caught in the strong current. He was operating at headway speed and the engine stalled out.  His boat then struck the Bow Pulpit of Vessel 1, damaging his Starboard Railing and Aft Cabin Window.  He stated that the boat was owned by his father. There was minor damage to the dock.


BARDID: RI-2019-0037
State: RI
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2019-07-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:37:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: RHODE ISLAND SOUND
NearestCityorTown: NARRAGANSETT
County: WASHINGTON
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (non-fuel)
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Electrical
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
A boat fire occurred on July 26, 2019 in Narragansett Bay in the vicinity of Jamestown.  Officers were on duty during the Newport Folk Festival when they were dispatched to a “mayday” call involving a sailboat on fire with two subjects on board.  The boat was located between Jamestown and Pt. Judith. When they arrived on scene, the observed a 40-ft white Jayboat Sailboat with white smoke coming from the forward compartment.  

The two passengers were on board a good Samaritan’s boat while Seatow, Narragansett Fire, Jamestown Fire, and Newport Fire were all on scene working to extinguish the fire which eventually was put out.  Off. spoke with the operator/owner of the sailboat who stated that he and another passenger were on their way to Block Island when he noticed the battery monitor light was not functioning.  He turned the boat around and headed for the mainland.  He then noticed white smoke coming from the compartment where the battery is housed, and made a “mayday” call. The boat was a total loss and valued at $500,000.00


BARDID: RI-2019-0038
State: RI
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-09-08 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Narragansett Bay
NearestCityorTown: EAST PROVIDENCE
County: PROVIDENCE
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
A boating accident occurred on Sept 8, 2019 involving two PWC's in Narragansett Bay.  EPO was assigned to investigate the accident on Sept 12, 2019.   

Boat Operator1 submitted a accident report involving his PWC.  Off. then called Operator1 on the phone.  Operator1 stated that he and his friends were riding their PWC in the area of Sabin Point.  Operator1 stated they were cruising approximately 40 mph when one of his friends took a left turn and struck Operator1’s PWC on the forward starboard side of his PWC.  The impact knocked Operator1 off his boat but was not injured. Both operators involved in the accident reported approximately $5000.00 to each PWC.


BARDID: RI-2019-0039
State: RI
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-09-11 00:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: NEWPORT HARBOR
NearestCityorTown: NEWPORT
County: NEWPORT
WaterConditions: Unknown
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
A hit-and-run boating accident occurred in Newport Harbor.  Boat Owner  sent in a state boating accident report which states that his 38’ auxiliary sailboat was hit while docked in Newport Harbor, and unattended. 

 He determined the accident occurred sometime between 9-11 and 9-14, 2019. There was damage to the teakwood, fiberglass, and ss chain-plate for rigging. There are no suspect hit and run vessels at this time.


BARDID: RI-2019-0040
State: RI
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-10-12 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: BLOCK ISLAND SOUND
NearestCityorTown: WESTERLY
County: WASHINGTON
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Officer was dispatched to Watch Hill Light, Westerly for a report of a capsized boat with two subjects in the water. 

While on route, dispatched advised Off. that both subjects were on shore and being evaluated by Westerly Rescue. When Off. arrived at the scene, he met with Boat Owner who stated that he and his son were fishing on the east side of Westerly Light house in the high surf produced by tropical storm Melissa. 

The motor was off, and the boat was drifting. A wave then pushed them closer to shore so, he decided to start the engine, however, another wave hit and swamped and then capsized the vessel.  

Both were thrown from the boat.  Neither were wearing PFD’s.  They managed, however, to swim to shore with only minor cuts and scrapes. The boat sustained $15,000.00 damage as it was pounded by the surf into the rocks.


BARDID: RI-2019-0041
State: RI
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-10-13 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: RHODE ISLAND SOUND
NearestCityorTown: NEWPORT
County: NEWPORT
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Fuel
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On October 17, 2019 our office received a boating accident report from operator who indicates that on October 13, 2019 at 4:30 pm he was operating his 2000 44' Hinchley cabin motorboat, USCG # 1093927,  when he lost power to both engines due to a fuel problem and drifted onto Brenton Reef off Newport. His boat was later towed off the reef by SeaTow. Damage was estimated as $25,000.00 to the exterior hull bottom.


BARDID: RI-2019-0042
State: RI
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-10-13 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:20:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: RHODE ISLAND SOUND
NearestCityorTown: NARRAGANSETT
County: WASHINGTON
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
AccidentCause2: Weather
MachineryFailure: Engine
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
A boating accident occurred on 10-13-19 (12:20PM) involving a sailboat that was grounded on the rocks at the Harbor Refuge, Pt. Judith.  EPO  responded to the scene and spoke with Boat Operator who stated that he was headed northbound in his sailboat entering the Harbor of Refuge when the auxiliary engine propulsion failed.  The wind then pushed and grounded his boat upon the rocks at the harbor’s entrance.  The USCG assisted and towed his boat to Jerusalem.  His boat sustained hull and keel damage.  No injuries were reported.


BARDID: RI-2019-0043
State: RI
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2019-09-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 23:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: BLOCK ISLAND SOUND
NearestCityorTown: WESTERLY
County: WASHINGTON
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
AccidentCause2: Hazardous waters
MachineryFailure: Engine
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
On 10-01-19 EPO’s followed up on a boating incident that occurred on Sep. 30, 2019 in the vicinity of Quonochontaug Beach, Westerly involving an overturned boat. When they arrived at the beach, Registered Boat Operator/owner met both officers  and showed them where his overturned boat was (1/4mi east of Quonochotaug Breachway). 

Operator stated that he and two other friends were fishing the night before. At approximately 10:00pm the motor suddenly stopped. The waves pushed the boat closer to shore and started breaking over the side of the boat.  The boat then rolled over.  

All three men were able to swim to shore uninjured.  They gathered their belongings and gear and pulled the boat as far as they could on the beach.  EPO then advised that he observed a boat in that same vicinity at the same time, the night before, underway operating without any navigational lights on.  Operator confirmed that it was his boat that Off. saw. He said he was trying to save battery life.  Operator did not possess a required “Boaters Safety Card” being born after 1986. A RITT was issued for not using “Navigation Lights” and a warning for not having a “Boaters Safety Card”. boat was a total loss.


BARDID: RI-2020-0001
State: RI
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-02-07 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:20:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Wickford Harbor
NearestCityorTown: North Kingstown
County: Washington
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (non-fuel)
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Electrical
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel was tied to the dock with no one on board.  Fire Marshall concluded that a fire started from damaged wires near the boat's breaker panel.  Fire was extinguished by NKFD no damage to other boats or the dock was reported


BARDID: RI-2020-0002
State: RI
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2020-04-19 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:09:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Johnson's Pond
NearestCityorTown: Coventry
County: kent
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Weather
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
A boating accident occurred on April 16, 2020 at Johnson’s Pond, Coventry, RI involving two boats with subjects in the water.  EPO’s Officer 1 and Officer 2 both arrived on scene and witnessed that both boats had sunk.  There were 2 people in each boat at the time of the incident.  Vessel 1 and Vessel 2, both flat-bottom boats with very little freeboard when loaded w/passengers and gear, were launched from the boat ramp at Zeke’s Bridge. strong winds and gusts made the water choppy.  V1 Operator and V1 Passenger were aboard Vessel 1 (Coleman, 12ft).  V2 Operator and V2 Passenger were aboard Vessel 2 (the Charloma 10Ft). After Vessel 1 was launched it started taking on water over the gunwale and was sinking.  Subjects in Vessel 2 attempted to render aid when one of them from Vessel 1 tried to board the smaller vessel (V2), then that boat began taking on water and capsized as well. All four subjects ended up in the water.  A close-by resident provided aid and rescued all four from the water and brought them to safety on a dock behind 13 Three AM Rd.  all subjects refused treatment.


BARDID: RI-2020-0004
State: RI
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-05-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:51:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: DUTCH HARBOR
NearestCityorTown: JAMESTOWN
County: NEWPORT
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper loading
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
A report of a boating incident occurred on 5/28/20 involving Boat owner/operator and passenger at Dutch Harbor. Boat owner/operator boarded his small rowboat at the mooring from his larger boat.  When the passenger stepped into the rowboat, the boat flipped over. Both swam to shore and were assisted by Jamestown PD who transported them to Newport Hospital where they were treated for hypothermia.


BARDID: RI-2020-0005
State: RI
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2020-05-11 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: RHODE ISLAND SOUND
NearestCityorTown: NARRAGANSETT
County: WASHINGTON
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: Machinery failure
AccidentCause3: Operator inexperience
MachineryFailure: Engine
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
While on patrol at Camp Cronin Fishing Area on 05/11/20, EPO Officer observed two subjects standing on the center wall and a capsized boat on the outside of the wall.  A small skiff then approached the center wall and retrieved the two subject and headed toward the Breachway that enters Pt. Judith.  Officer responded and located both subjects who were dropped off at the ferry dock.  

Boat owner stated that he lost power and was unable to anchor the boat.  The wind caused the boat to drift into the center wall and both were able to jump out onto the rocks.  The vessel then capsized after being pushed against the rocks.  

Owner was uninjured; Passenger had some minor scrapes and cuts from the rocks.  

EPO Officer then escorted both subjects to Pt. Judith Coast Guard Boathouse where Narragansett Fire responded and evaluated them.  They both refused treatment and transport to the hospital. Officer spoke with USCG who said they were unable to locate the vessel as it most likely had sunk.  Owner could not provide a registration or any other documents regarding his vessel.  He said he just purchased it and mailed his registration in but has not received anything to date. Officer had DEM Dispatched check the boating database which failed to locate Owner’s boat registration.  He also stated that he did not have a boating safety card.


BARDID: RI-2020-0006
State: RI
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2020-05-16 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 09:24:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: NARRANGANSETT BAY
NearestCityorTown: NARRAGANSETT
County: WASHINGTON
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause3: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Sgt. reported that a 911 call was received where a capsized vessel with people in the water hanging onto the hull were in the vicinity of Bonnet Shores and Jamestown.  DEM responded to the scene.  A USCG patrol boat also responded and retrieved all five subjects. the capsized boat was anchored.  All occupants were accounted for and were transported to Dutch Harbor by the USCG.  Sgt. then responded to the scene at Dutch Harbor and spoke briefly with vessel owner.  Owner reported that he and his passengers had gone to Block Island in his 25-ft Angler earlier that morning and then returned to Narragansett Bay to fish due to increasing sea conditions.  The boat was anchored and a “rouge” wave swamped the boat and caused it to capsize throwing all passengers in the water.  He said he was making arrangements to recover his boat.


BARDID: RI-2020-0008
State: RI
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2020-05-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:18:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Narragansett Bay
NearestCityorTown: NEWPORT
County: NEWPORT
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with submerged object
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
EPO 1 followed up on a boating accident that occurred on May 30, 2020 in Newport, RI and contacted boat operator/owner (06-01-20).  Boat operator/owner stated that on 5/31 at approximately 05:06pm he was cruising his vessel (49’ Carinthian Hunkins Yacht) at 15 knots with 3 other passengers on board when he felt a thud on the keel of the vessel.   High water alarms then went off and boat operator/owner called for help.  He then steered the boat onto Baily’s Beach in Newport to prevent it from sinking.  USCG arrived and boarded the yacht.  They attempted to patch the hole but was not successful as the hole was too big. The Coast Guard evacuated all passengers and brought them to shore.  It was suspected that the boat hit a submerged object while cruising in the channel.  No injuries to report.


BARDID: RI-2020-0009
State: RI
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-05-31 00:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: APPONAUG HARBOR MARINA
NearestCityorTown: WARWICK
County: kent
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
LT1 received a boating accident report from Vessel 1 owner on 6/12/20.   According to the report, the boating accident occurred on May 31, 2020, at Apponaug Harbor Marina, Warwick.  Vessel 1 owner reported that his boat (Vessel 1, Sea Hawk) was in its slip at the marina when Vessel 2 (Two Sons II) made contact with his boat causing damage to the pulpit and lights on Vessel 1.


BARDID: RI-2020-0010
State: RI
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2020-05-22 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: NARRAGANSETT BAY
NearestCityorTown: JAMESTOWN
County: NEWPORT
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
AccidentCause3: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Engine
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
A boating accident occurred on 05-22-20 at approximately 05:00pm in the vicinity of the north end of Jamestown involving a capsized boat with seven people in the water.  Lt. 1, EPO 1, and EPO 2 all responded to the scene. Upon officers’ arrival, they observed a “good Samaritan” in a vessel pulling up a red kayak. The owner of the kayak, Witness 1, was yelling that an individual on board a civilian vessel (Passenger4/ Injured5) needed to go the hospital and that he was in-and-out of consciousness. EPO 1 observed Passenger4/ Injured5 lying on the deck of the boat.  He was nearly unconsciousness from hypothermia.  His skin color was blue and he was foaming at the mouth.  Passenger4/ Injured5 was transferred onto the DEM Patrol Boat (352) with help from the civilian.  Witness 1 also said that there was a young girl (Passenger1/ Injured2) who also needed to be transported. Passenger1/ Injured2 was also showing signs of hypothermia. She was then transferred onto the DEM Patrol Boat.  EPO 1 and Lt. 1 then headed toward Wickford commercial docks where NKFD was standing by.  From there, Passenger4/ Injured5 was transported to RI hospital and Passenger1/ Injured2 went to Hasbro for further evaluation. EPO 1 reported that the other subjects in the water were Operator (grandfather of Passenger1/ Injured2); Passenger5/ Injured6 (mother of Passenger1/ Injured2); Passenger3/ Injured4, (son of Passenger4/ Injured5) and subject (son of Passenger4/ Injured5).  EPO 2 assisted and followed the four parties to Newport Hospital where they were all treated for hypothermia.  The vessel, capsized and afloat, was registered to the previous owner, who sold the boat to Passenger4/ Injured5 on 05-03-20.  

Previous owner gave Passenger4/ Injured5 permission to use the boat which was not covered by insurance. According to Passenger5/ Injured6’s statement of what happened, she said they went fishing that day and the boat was cruising in the west passage by the Jamestown Bridge. The wind was blowing (approximately 20mph) and waters were choppy.  they were close to the bridge when the engine stalled. 

 She and the children went to the bow to distribute their weight and continued to fish while Passenger4/ Injured5 and Operator sprayed the engine starting fluid.  Water was at her ankles and quickly began filling the boat. She was bailing water out with cups.  The boat had drifted to the north-end of Jamestown and was now completely filled with water. 

A wave came over the stern causing the boat to capsize throwing everyone on board into the water.  Her son Passenger3/ Injured4 swam to shore yelling for help. Witness 1 heard the cries for help and called 911. She gathered a kayak and life jackets and paddled out to assist the victims.  She came upon 4 of the subjects.  Passenger5/ Injured6 told Witness 1 that her daughter and husband were still out somewhere.  Witness 1 found the other two and saw Passenger4/ Injured5 struggling. he grabbed onto the kayak overturning it and tossing Witness 1 into the water.  

A good Samaritan in a nearby vessel assisted them onto the boat. Passenger5/ Injured6 stated that all three children had life jackets on.  She attempted to reach in the hatch for adult pfd’s when her hand was smashed by the hatch door. EPO 1 called and left word with Passenger5/ Injured6’s mother that the boat was found and for her to return his call.  To date Passenger5/ Injured6 has not returned EPO 1's phone call.  Sea Tow informed EPO 1 that they spoke with Boat Operator and told him that the salvage would cost approximately $5000.  Operator declined their service.  The Town of Jamestown bared the burden of the costs and had the vessel removed.


BARDID: RI-2020-0011
State: RI
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-05-27 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Greenwich Bay
NearestCityorTown: WARWICK
County: KENT
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
LT1 received a boating accident report on 06/15/20 involving a collision between two boats that took place at Brewer Marina.  Boat Owner reported that on 05-27-20 his boat was tied to B Dock at Brewers Marina and was struck by another boat that did not stop.  Boat Owner was able to get the boat name, “See Ya” which is owned by organization.  Boat Owner’s boat sustained damage to the paint on the bow.  He claimed that it would cost approximately $40,000 to $60,000 to repair.  LT1 contacted the organization and was told that the operator of the boat (See Ya) that struck Boat Owner’s boat was Operator 1.  Operator 1, who is not a member of the organization, was given permission to operate their boats.


BARDID: RI-2020-0012
State: RI
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2020-05-31 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:43:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: NARRAGANSETT BAY
NearestCityorTown: WARWICK
County: KENT
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause3: Weather
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
EPO Officer1 responded to Allen’s Harbor, N.K. for a report of two subjects being transported there whose sail boat capsized.  Upon Officer1’s arrival, he met with both boat operator and boat owner who were being evaluated by medical personnel.  Boat operator stated that while he was taking a turn north of Prudence Is., the sailboat overturned causing both passengers to fall into the water.  A nearby good Samaritan rendered them help and transported them to a fire boat where they were then transported to Allen’s Harbor.  Medical personnel cleared both boat operator and boat owner.


BARDID: RI-2020-0013
State: RI
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-06-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 21:17:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: GREENWICH BAY
NearestCityorTown: WARWICK
County: KENT
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
DEM officers responded to Safe Harbor Marina, Warwick for a report of a boating incident involving an operator who may have been intoxicated.  Upon arrival, Officer1 reported that Warwick PD was already at the scene performing Standardized Field Sobriety Tests (SFST) on Boat Operator.  Boat Operator failed the SFST and was charged for a BUI by Warwick PD.  Officer2 interviewed a witness, who was present at the time of the incident.  After documenting damage and gathering statements, Officer1 reported that Boat Operator was returning to his slip at Dock 69 from the vicinity of Goddard State Park.  He went past his slip and struck a 30’ white cabin cruiser (V2) on its portside resulting in gelcoat damage to both boats.   He then veered starboard and struck another vessel (V3) at Dock E20.  There was no damage to that vessel but the anchor was moved from its original position.  Boat Operator then steered straight towards the bulkhead and failed to put the vessel in reverse in time causing the boat to hit the white PVC pipe on the bulkhead at the marina with the bow of his boat.  Witness then rendered help and jumped aboard Boat Operator’s boat to help dock the boat safely.  Witness then called 911.


BARDID: RI-2020-0014
State: RI
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-06-16 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:20:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: NARRAGANSETT BAY
NearestCityorTown: WARWICK
County: Kent
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Overloading
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
Dem officers responded to warwick cove for a pan pan alert involving an overturned vessel with people in the water.  

When they arrived at the scene (pettis boat yd), warwick pd and rescue were assisting the two victims.  The capsized vessel was also secured at the boatyard, a 10’ aluminum g3 jon boat.  It was partially submerged and tied off.  

Warwick pd advised off. that victim was unconscious when he was brought to shore and was being transported to ri hospital. The other victim was uninjured and refused treatment. Witnesses at the time the boat capsized were interviewed and gave their statements.  

According to witness’s accounts of what happened,  operator and victim launched their boat, a 45-lbs-thrust trolling motor, at osprey boat ramp at 4:30 pm.  Operator operated the boat to buoy# 5. They both had life jackets on and were engaged in fishing activity.  Victim was at the bow and operator was seated on the stern with operator's back to victim.  

Operator heard a movement over the side of the vessel, turned and saw that victim had fallen overboard.  The boat then capsized and operator ended up in the water as well.  Operator held onto the boat while victim made an attempt to swim to shore.  

A nearby boater heard the yells and went over to the capsized boat where she helped operator onto her boat and towed the partially submerged g3 back to pettis boat yd.  Other good samaritans in another boat also assisted with help.  Witness2 went over to render help to victim who was at the break wall face down and not moving.  He was unconscious when he was pulled onto boat.  Witness2 called 911 and performed cpr until they arrived at pettis boat yd.  Warwick f&r was at the scene and continued cpr.  Victim was then transported to ri hospital were he was pronounced dead.  According to off. investigation, it was determined that the cause of the capsizing was overloading.  The 10-ft g3 had a maximum capacity of 275-lbs for motor, gear, and passengers. The boat was approximately 50l-bs over capacity.


BARDID: RI-2020-0015
State: RI
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2020-06-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: PAWCATUCK RIVER
NearestCityorTown: RICHMOND
County: WASHINGTON
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
EPO Officer FOLLOWED UP ON A REPORT OF A CANOE THAT CAPSIZED IN THE PAWCATUCK RIVER ON JUNE 23.  OFF. CALLED THE CANOE OWNER WHO STATED THAT HE AND HIS WIFE LAUNCHED THEIR CANOE OUT OF BRADFORD LANDING.  THEY WERE HEADED DOWNSTREAM WHEN THE CANOE STRUCK A ROCK PUTTING A HOLE IN THE VESSEL.  IT FLIPPED OVER THROWING BOTH PASSENGERS OVERBOARD. THEY WERE ABLE TO GET OUT OF THE WATER WITH JUST A FEW SCRAPES AND BUMPS.  THE CANOE, HOWEVER, WAS LOST AS IT DRIFTED DOWN THE RIVER.


BARDID: RI-2020-0016
State: RI
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2020-06-18 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: PROVIDENCE RIVER
NearestCityorTown: WARWICK
County: KENT
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
A boating accident report was sent to RIDEM by V1 Owner who reported that on 06-18-20 at approximately 07:15pm his boat was hit by someone operating a jetski who left the scene.  A piece of the jetski portside fore-deck was found in V1 Owner’s boat.  There was also a portside rearview mirror in the water by the mooring.   V1 Owner assessed the damage to his boat and reported that the collision put a hole in his boat. He contacted his insurer to have his boat towed to a marine facility.  During the tow his sailboat began to take on water through the aft holes. The boat nearly sank.  V1 Owner said he is waiting inspection by a marine insurer and expects the boat to be completely totaled.

V1 Owner has photographs of the jetski operator.  Photographs provided by V1 Owner clearly show an adult male operating a blue jetski making contact with V1 Owner's sailboat.  After further investigation of the accident, DEM Off. was able to locate the operator of the jetski, V2 Operator, from Warwick PD.  Off. went to the residence of V2 Operator.  He was not there at the time, however Off. spoke to his wife.  His wife then called V2 Operator on the phone who claimed the jetski operated itself and that no one was on it at the time of the accident.  he said keys were left in the ignition and there were children playing with the jetski who turned it on and the vessel was operating on its own with no driver.   V2 Operator’s wife showed the jetski to Off. who observed the damage on the jetski to be consistent with V1 Owner's description and consistent with photographs.  V2 Operator’s wife gave Off. registration information for the vessel which listed the owner as V2 Owner.   Off. contacted V2 Owner by letter and asked him to complete a boating accident report. DEM received V2 Owner's report on 7-7-20.  In his report, V2 Owner reported the jetski was parked with keys in the ignition, there were children playing with the jetski who turned it on, and then the Jetski operated itself, no one was on it.  It is unclear who the jetski operator was at the time of the accident.


BARDID: RI-2020-0017
State: RI
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-05-31 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:16:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: SLATERSVILLE RESERVOIR
NearestCityorTown: NORTH SMITHFIELD
County: PROVIDENCE
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentEvent3: Capsizing
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause3: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
A boating accident occurred between two jetskis at Slatersville Reservoir on 05-31-20 at approximately 03:00pm with two severely injured people.  DEM Officer1 responded to the scene at the state boat ramp while Officer2 responded to RI Hospital where two of the victims were being treated.  Officer3 responded to the boat ramp to collect evidence.   NSPD also responded to offer assistance.  According to DEM officer’s reports, Vessel 1 (V1), an 11-ft Yamaha Waverunner was operated by V1 Operator with V1 passenger.  Vessel 2 (V2), a 12-ft Bombardier was operated by V2 Operator.  Witness, who was on the pond nearby on his pontoon gave his statement to Officer1 of what he witnessed.  Witness stated that he observed two jetskis operating on the pond going back-and-forth.  

The Yamaha had stopped and the Bombardier kept going.  The Bombardier then turned around and headed toward the Yamaha at a high rate of speed.  The Yamaha slowed and turned slightly.  Witness said he turned his head away and then heard the collision.  He then looked and saw a large splash.  He immediately drove his boat to the scene to assist the victims taking the injured parties on board his boat and then called 911. 

 It was later determined that both jetski operators did not possess boating licenses which is a requirement in the state.  Officer1 later concluded that Vessel 1 (Yamaha) was struck by Vessel 2 (Bombardier) about midship slightly aft on starboard side.  

The impact of the collision is where the passenger’s leg would rest.  After the initial strike V2 traveled over the helm of V1 pushing the controls to port and slightly forward.  This is consistent with V1 turning away from V2.  During the collision, V1 rolled over ejecting both passengers and sent V2 airborne. 

 According to Officer1’s account of what caused the accident, Jetski operator V2 Operator was negligent operating his vessel at a slower speed and in close proximity to the shore and other boaters.


BARDID: RI-2020-0018
State: RI
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2020-06-14 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 02:49:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: SEEKONK RIVER
NearestCityorTown: EAST PROVIDENCE
County: PROVIDENCE
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper loading
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Officer1 followed up on a report of a boat that capsized in the Seekonk River on June 14, 2020.  Officer1 reported that East Providence Fire had rescued 3 people out of the river.  Boat owner and passenger leaned over his rowboat to get a fish causing the boat to capsize ejecting all three passengers into the water.  The two females were transported to the hospital for mild hypothermia and were released.


BARDID: RI-2020-0019
State: RI
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-06-14 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: PT. JUDITH POND
NearestCityorTown: NARRAGANSETT
County: WASHINGTON
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Congested waters
AccidentCause3: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
While on duty at Camp Cronin (06/16/20), Narragansett, Officer was approached by V1 Operator who stated that he was involved in a boating accident at Galilee Boat Ramp on June 14. He advised he was having difficulty loading his boat (Vessel 1) onto his trailer at the boat ramp that day due to his inexperience and crowded conditions.  

He said he reversed to line back up for another attempt at loading his boat when another vessel approached the ramp.  V1 Operator then turned his boat to the left to get out of the way of the approaching vessel and struck another boat (Vessel 2) that was tied to the end of the dock at the ramp. 

V1 Operator gave the name and phone number of Vessel 2 to Officer.  After speaking with both vessel owners and reviewing boating accident forms, Officer concluded that V1 Operator ‘s inexperience, operator inattention, and congested waters contributed to the causes of the boating accident on June 14.


BARDID: RI-2020-0020
State: RI
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-06-18 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:04:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: GREENWICH BAY
NearestCityorTown: EAST GREENWICH
County: KENT
WaterConditions: Calm
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
Boat owner reported that his unoccupied boat docked at “Blu on the water”, Greenwich Bay was hit by another boat that continued on without stopping and did not report the incident.


BARDID: RI-2020-0021
State: RI
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-06-17 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: NARRAGANSETT BAY
NearestCityorTown: PORTSMOUTH
County: Newport
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
RIDEM RECEIVED A BOATING ACCIDENT REPORT FROM OPERATOR WHO REPORTED THAT WHILE OPERATING HIS 21’ PARKER IN THE AREA OF DYER ISLAND, HIS BOAT STRUCK A SUBMERGED ROCK CAUSING DAMAGE TO HIS LOWER UNIT TRANSOM. ($3500)


BARDID: RI-2020-0022
State: RI
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-06-27 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 02:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: PT. JUDITH HARBOR
NearestCityorTown: NARRAGANSETT
County: WASHINGTON
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Poor
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Weather
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
BOAT OPERATOR, SENT RIDEM A BOATING ACCIDENT REPORT.  OPERATOR REPORTED THAT WHILE OPERATING HIS BOAT AT O2:00AM HE STRUCK THE EAST WALL IN PT. JUDITH HARBOR OF REFUGE CAUSING $8000 TO HIS BOAT.


BARDID: RI-2020-0023
State: RI
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-06-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: NARRAGANSETT BAY
NearestCityorTown: PORTSMOUTH
County: NEWPORT
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Excessive speed
AccidentCause3: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
On 6-25-20 Officer1 and Officer2 responded to a report of a jetski accident with an injured person.  Officers arrived on scene at Oakland Beach boat ramp in Warwick.  Warwick PD informed DEM officers that the victim, Passenger was being transported to the hospital. Officers then met up with the jetski operator at Harbor Lights Marina. Operator stated that he was jumping waves when both he and passenger were thrown from the vessel.  Operator got back on the jetski, however, Passenger was picked up by another boater and brought back to the boat ramp where he met rescue. Officers contacted Passenger at a later date who said he spent three days in the hospital.  He (Passenger) told DEM officers when he was thrown from the jetski, he was knocked out and inhaled a significant amount of water.  Doctors told him that water had gotten into his bloodstream causing his oxygen levels to decrease.  He was incubated and stabilized after approximately 10 hours.   He was also treated for inflammation in his lungs.


BARDID: RI-2020-0024
State: RI
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-06-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: GREENWICH BAY
NearestCityorTown: WARWICK
County: KENT
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person struck by propeller
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
DEM officers were dispatched to the area of Sandy Pt. Warwick for a report of a diver that was struck by a boat. When officers arrived at the vicinity they came upon the victim who was on his boat and appeared to be injured.  Owner/Victim was holding a towel on his head. Owner/Victim’s wife was also on the boat.  Officer1 boarded Owner/Victim’s boat and assisted Owner/Victim holding gentle pressure to the towel to control the bleeding from his head.  Shortly thereafter Warwick Fire arrived and took over with medical assistance.  He was subsequently transported to RI Hospital. Passenger gave a written statement and reported that she was in their cabin reading when she heard a boat coming close to their boat.  

Owner/Victim was actively diving for quahogs while the compressor was running and supplying air to Owner/Victim.  The Dive Flag was mounted above the compressor and was likely visible from any direction.  

Another (commercial) shellfisherman boat was close by with a dive flag also visible, as well as a small dive flag on a basket with someone digging on shore. A 21’ Grady White operated by Operator2 passed within 30’ of Owner/Victim’s boat.  Owner/Victim was underwater when he heard the boat approaching.  He then dove for the bottom.  Passenger stated that as the boat passed them, the airline attached the Owner/Victim surfaced and appeared to be cut.  As Owner/Victim then surfaced, his wife observed a large amount of blood in the water.  Owner/Victim was able to make it back to his boat and get back on board.  Operator2 stayed at the scene and called 911.  Officer1 reported that Owner/Victim suffered multiple injuries:  a large laceration to the back of his head with a depression in the center, a laceration to his right shoulder, a concussion, and a broken skull.  Officer1 concluded that the Skeg of the outboard motor of Operator2’s Grady White first hit Owner/Victim’s shoulder and then the back of his head.  

LT1 responded to East Greenwich Yacht Club to assist Officer2 who was taking a statement from boat operator, Operator2.  After gathering details of the incident with DEM officers, LT1 issued Operator2 a RITT for failure to maintain a proper lookout, failure to avoid a collision, operating within 50’ of a Dive Flag, and expired visual distress signal.


BARDID: RI-2020-0025
State: RI
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2020-07-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: NEWPORT HARBOR
NearestCityorTown: NEWPORT
County: NEWPORT
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Other
OtherAccidentEvent: Vessel destruction
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
AccidentCause3: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
DEM received a boating accident report on July 8, 2020, regarding an incident that took place in Newport Harbor.  V1 Operator was entering Newport Harbor in his 44’ Tiara boat (Vessel 1) on 7-03-20.  He reported that a blue sportfish (Vessel 2) leaving the harbor passed his boat at a very high rate of speed causing a large wake that raised the bow of his boat out of the water and slammed it back down.   Some of the items in his boat fell which caused damage to the interior.  There was also damage to his dingy. The port sponson was ruptured.  The impact of the wake dislocated the dinghy from the lift, popped the cover off, and all contents were lost.  Vessel 2 continued to exit the harbor and never stopped.


BARDID: RI-2020-0026
State: RI
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2020-07-12 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: NARRAGANSETT BAY
NearestCityorTown: JAMESTOWN
County: NEWPORT
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
RIDEM received a boating accident report from Operator.  Operator reported that while operating his 45-ft sailboat under the Jamestown Bridge, the wind and current pushed his boat into the bridge causing approximately $5000 to $8000 damage to his boat. There were no reported injuries.


BARDID: RI-2020-0027
State: RI
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2020-06-14 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 01:20:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: NEWPORT HARBOR
NearestCityorTown: NEWPORT
County: NEWPORT
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (non-fuel)
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Electrical
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
A boat fire occurred in Newport Harbor on 06-14-20 at approximately 1:20am involving a 56-ft Sea Ray and a 13-ft Boston Whaler.  Newport FD and USCG both responded to the scene.  It was reported that two people who were aboard the sea ray jumped overboard and were rescued by a nearby witness in his dinghy.  

SGT1 (RIDEM) reported that Owner and his wife, Passenger, who were on the vessel at the time of the fire, escaped with minor injuries.  The 56-ft Sea Ray (Never Say Never), was owned by Owner and was later found to "not" be insured.  On 6-19-20 SGT1 along with Newport Harbor Master and USCG surveyed the vessel, Never Say Never.  

It was overturned on the mooring.  There was also a dinghy/tender to the 56-ft Sea Ray; a 13-ft Boston Whaler.  It was overturned as well and showed extensive fire damage on the bottom of the hull.  Owner reported that on the evening of the fire, he and his wife had friends on their boat for dinner.  

Later that evening, Owner took his friends back to their boat on his 13-ft tender (Outrage).  He said that while returning back to Never Say Never, the engine on the tender sputtered and stalled.  Also, the tachometer was not working normally.   He said he was able to drift the tender back to the sea ray and hoist it on the rear platform. Owner and his wife went to bed.   About one hour later, they woke up to intense heat and smoke in his boat and could hear crackling coming from the rear.  Owner and Passenger both struggled to open the overhead hatch.  

They eventually got it open, however Passenger began to pass out.  Owner then pushed her out and climbed out after.  He heard someone yell, “Jump overboard” and both he and his wife jumped and were picked up by someone in a dinghy (Witness).  Witness brought both victims back to his boat who were later rescued by USCG,  Witness who witnessed the fire, stated that he was on his boat that evening and observed the fire and called 911.  He was confident that it started on the tender that was secured to the transom platform.  Owner’s statement saying the tender lost power and the tachometer fluctuated indicate a possible electrical failure.


BARDID: RI-2020-0028
State: RI
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-07-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: NARRAGANSETT BAY
NearestCityorTown: NARRAGANSETT
County: WASHINGTON
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Congested waters
AccidentCause2: Weather
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
RIDEM, DIV OF LAW ENFORCEMENT received a boating accident report on 07-14-20.   Boat owner/operated V1 Operator reported that when he was operating his 24-ft. motor boat leaving Dock, he struck an overhanging pulpit anchor of a docked vessel (Two Loons).  V1 Operator claimed that his boat sustained between  $15,000 t- $18,000 in damages.


BARDID: RI-2020-0029
State: RI
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-06-16 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:16:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Bullocks Cove
NearestCityorTown: NEWPORT
County: NEWPORT
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
AccidentCause3: Restricted vision
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
DEM Officer1 and Officer2 responded to a boating accident that occurred in the vicinity of Jamestown waters involving two boats.  The boats involved were transported to Conanicut Yacht Club.  When officers arrived at the yacht club, they observed that one of the boats, a 2014  29-ft Edgewater (Vessel 1) owned and operated by V1 Operator, had a 3-ft scratch in the gel coat.  

The second vessel (Vessel 2), a 1985 17-ft Boston Whaler operated by V2 Operator sustained damage to the port gunwale, windshield, and forward railing.  According to reports, passengers of both vessels were actively fishing prior to the collision.  

Boat operator, V1 Operator, finished fishing for the day and was headed in a northwesterly direction towards the sun in his 29’ Edgewater.  He was throttling up at 10-20 mph headed directly towards the portside of V2 Operator’s Boston Whaler.  Because of the glare of the sun, V1 Operator did not see the the Boston Waler (Vessel 2) until his boat was just about to collide with it.  

V1 Operator cut his wheel hard to starboard causing his boat to make contact with the port gunwale of the Boston Whaler.  The Boston Whaler then spun counterclockwise making contact again with the port gunwale about midship, continued running down the port gunwale with the underside of the Edgewater. The impact caused a wall of water to gush up and over the portside of the Boston Whaler flooding the boat.  No injuries were reported.


BARDID: RI-2020-0030
State: RI
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-06-29 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 00:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: NEWPORT HARBOR
NearestCityorTown: NEWPORT
County: NEWPORT
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
RIDEM received a boating accident report from Owner.  Owner reported that his sailboat was struck on its mooring in Newport Harbor on June 28th or 29th.  The boat was unattended at the time of the incident with no witnesses.


BARDID: RI-2020-0033
State: RI
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-05-18 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Warwick Cove
NearestCityorTown: Warwick
County: kent
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
RIDEM receive a boating accident form from Vessel 1 Owner.  Vessel 1 Owner reported that on May 18, 2020, his boat (Vessel 1) was tied to a dock at Fair Winds Marina, Warwick and was struck by another boat that left the scene.  There were two witnesses who heard the crash.  Both witnesses saw the operator of the other boat (vessel 2) push off on the bow of Vessel 1 and then left the scene.  Witnesses took pictures of Vessel 1 where the collision occurred.   Vessel 1 Owner reported there was a 2-inch crack in the hull of his vessel


BARDID: RI-2020-0034
State: RI
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-07-18 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: GREENWICH BAY
NearestCityorTown: EAST GREENWICH
County: KENT
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
AccidentCause3: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
RIDEM RECEIVED A BOATING ACCIDENT REPORT FORM FROM V1 OPERATOR REGARDING AN ACCIDENT THAT OCCURRED ON JULY 18, 2020. V1 OPERATOR REPORTED THAT HE WAS OPERATING HIS BOAT (VESSEL 1) BETWEEN G5 AND G1 IN GREENWICH BAY WHEN ANOTHER BOAT (VESSEL 2) STRUCK HIS VESSEL.  VESSEL 2 OWNED AND OPERATED BY V2 OPERATOR CAUGHT A GUST OF WIND AND CRASHED INTO VESSEL 1.  V1 OPERATOR'S BOAT SUSTAINED $25,000 IN DAMAGES AND VESSEL 2 HAD $40,000 IN DAMAGES


BARDID: RI-2020-0035
State: RI
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-07-19 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:20:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: NEWPORT HARBOR
NearestCityorTown: NEWPORT
County: NEWPORT
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
A boating accident occurred in Brenton Cove, Newport on July 19, 2020 between to sailing vessels.  V1 Operator sent a boating accident report to RIDEM and said his boat was struck by a Sail Newport Rental J22 while in its mooring.  Subject reported that the operator of J22 did not have control of his boat.


BARDID: RI-2020-0037
State: RI
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2020-07-12 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: NARRAGANSETT BAY
NearestCityorTown: PORTSMOUTH
County: NEWPORT
WaterConditions: Very rough
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Officer 1, Officer 2, & Officer 3 were dispatched to Stone Bridge in Tiverton for a report of an overturned vessel with six people in the water.  When officers arrived at the scene all six people were rescued by Tiverton Harbormaster and safely brought to Sakonnet River Bridge boat ramp.  No injuries were reported.  Officers helped to tow the 18-ft overturned vessel in the vicinity of Stone Bridge to a mooring in Portsmouth.  Officer 1 contacted the operator of the boat by phone who explained to Officer 1 that his boat took waves over the front of the boat.  The water caused the boat to flip over ejecting all passengers into the water.  They all were able to put life jackets on before being ejected.


BARDID: RI-2020-0038
State: RI
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-07-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:40:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: NARRAGANSETT BAY
NearestCityorTown: PORTSMOUTH
County: NEWPORT
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
AccidentCause3: Excessive speed
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Officers were on detail at the Aquapalooza in Potters Cove, Portsmouth when they were flagged down to by two subjects on a blue Seadoo (PWC).  They told officers that the passenger and owner of the PWC, Passenger was thrown off and broke her leg.  Passenger reported that Operator was driving the vessel at approximately 35-40 mph and let off the throttle and turned, throwing both off the PWC.  Officers transported Passenger onto the patrol boat until EMS arrived.  EMS transported Passenger to Bristol Harbor Ferry Pier and was then transported to RI Hospital by Bristol EMS>


BARDID: RI-2020-0040
State: RI
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-07-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: NARRAGANSETT BAY
NearestCityorTown: PORTSMOUTH
County: BRISTOL
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
AccidentCause3: Excessive speed
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
a boating accident report was sent to RIDEM, Div. of Law Enforcement from V1 Operator.  V1 Operator reported that on July 18, 2020 he was cruising in his boat (Vessel 1) on the Providence River with his wife.  A larger boat “Cove” (vessel 2)  cut in front of him.  The wake from Vessel 2 crashed over the bow of vessel 1 and forced it to roll to starboard.  When the boat rolled back to port, the motion threw his wife from her seat down the stairs.  She was treated at Kent Hospital on July 21, 2020 for a sprain and whiplash.  Vessel 2 did not stop.


BARDID: RI-2020-0042
State: RI
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-08-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:50:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: PROVIDENCE RIVER
NearestCityorTown: EAST PROVIDENCE
County: PROVIDENCE
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Engine
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
EPO Officer 1 reported that on Aug 2, 2020 she was dispatched to Sabin Pt. Park, EP for a report of a grounding with 5 passengers on shore.  When Officer 1 arrived she met with EP Police and Fire.  She was told that a 1979 28-ft Trojan curiser was positioned on the rock at Sabin Pt.  The operator of the vessel, Operator, explained that he was at anchor about 500 yds. off shore near mooring sites with 4 other passengers on board.  The anchor came loose and the boat began drifting towards Sabin Pt.  Operator attempted to start the engine but it would not start.  Winds and seas pushed the boat north until it ended up on the rocks. A call for help was made.  East Prov Fire vessel responded and was able to disembark all passengers onto their boat.


BARDID: RI-2020-0043
State: RI
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2020-08-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:19:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Narragansett Bay
NearestCityorTown: Narragansett
County: Washington
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: Overloading
AccidentCause3: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On 8/2/2020 Officers responded by shore and boat to the area of Camp Varnum/Whale Rock in Narragansett for a report of a swamped boat with 5 people in the water.  Operator and 4 others had taken his 17' Whaoo from Narragansett to Newport.  On the return trip the weather turned bad and the boat swamped.  All on board put on life jackets and stayed with the boat until it reached the shore near Camp Varnum.  There were no injuries reported.


BARDID: RI-2020-0045
State: RI
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-08-15 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:31:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Mount Hope Bay
NearestCityorTown: Bristol
County: Newport
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On 8/15/2020 Operator and three others were fishing between red buoy #6 and Musselbed Shoals with the boat anchored from the bow.  The water became choppy, the boat took a wave over the stern, and the bilge pump was not able to keep up.  They began to use and hand pump but took more waves over the stern and the boat started to sink.  All three people on board put on PFD's and a Good Sam boat picked them up, there were not injuries.


BARDID: RI-2020-0046
State: RI
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-08-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Warwick Cove
NearestCityorTown: Warwick
County: Kent
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: Congested waters
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
V1 Owner field a boat accident report with DEM-DLE reporting that on 6/5/2020 while secured to the dock his boat was struck by a sail boat owned by V2 Operator.  V2 Operator claims that their boats did not make contact and one of his crew was able to push the boats apart before they did.  V1 Owner claims his back and head were injured in the accident.


BARDID: RI-2020-0047
State: RI
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-08-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:54:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Block Island Sound
NearestCityorTown: Westerly
County: Washington
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator and his party were on board his Boston Whaler and approaching the Weekapaug Breachway to return to the pond.  As they got close Operator realized that the conditions were too poor to re-enter and tried to turn away.  As he did the boat was struck broadside by a wave and flipped over.  A Good Sam boat picked them up and brought all four people to shore where they refused medical attention.


BARDID: RI-2020-0048
State: RI
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-08-12 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:14:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Narragansett Bay
NearestCityorTown: East Providence
County: Providence
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with floating object
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentEvent3: Person struck by propeller
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Starting in gear
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator was underway when he got a line caught in his propeller.  He raised the motor, was able to free the line, then dropped the motor back into the water.  When he pulled the line to restart the engine he did not realize it was still in gear, when the engine started he threw him from the boat.  He was able to grab a hold of the boat as it circled back past him, when he tried to climb over the side the propeller cut his foot.  He let go of the boat and swam to shore where he was met by EMS and transported to RI Hospital for treatment.  The skiff continued to circle in the cove until it ran out of gas and one of Operator's neighbors was able to tow it back to his dock.


BARDID: RI-2020-0049
State: RI
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-08-29 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 06:50:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Narragansett Bay
NearestCityorTown: Narragansett
County: Washington
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Hull failure
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Officers responded to Pier 5 in Narragansett on the morning of 8/29/2020 for a report of an abandon pontoon boat on the rocks.  Witnesses stated that earlier in the night unknown subjects were trying to take the boat to Block Island when they struck a rock and beached the boat.  The owner/operator was located at a nearby hotel and the witness accounts were confirmed.


BARDID: RI-2020-0050
State: RI
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-07-16 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 09:21:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Wickford Harbor
NearestCityorTown: North Kingstown
County: Washington
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (non-fuel)
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Electrical
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
On 9/11/2020 DEM-DLE received a mailed in BAR from Owner.  He reported that on 7/16/2020 his boat was tied to the dock at Wickford Shipyard when a fire started.  The fire was reported by an unknown person and there was no one on board the boat at the time.  The fire was caused by a wiring harness in the generator and was extinguished by North Kingstown FD.  One firefighter sustained minor injury from a fall during the incident.


BARDID: RI-2020-0051
State: RI
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-09-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Sakonnet River
NearestCityorTown: Tiverton
County: Newport
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
On 9/11/2020 DEM-DLE recieved a mailed in boat accident report from Operator.  He reported that on 9/4/2020 he was operating the 51' sailboat Vger owned by Owner in the Sakonnet River when the mast of the boat struck the Rt 24 bridge.  He reported that the height of the mast was 72' and the boat was demasted during the incident.  He reported no injuries and $65,000 in damage to the boat.

Nothing further to report.


BARDID: RI-2020-0052
State: RI
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-09-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Block Island Boat Basin
NearestCityorTown: New Shoreham
County: Washington
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with commercial vessel
AccidentCause1: Congested waters
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On 9/17/2020 DEM-DLE received a mail in boat accident from V1 Owner.  He reported that on 9/6/2020 at 1745 his 34' Nordic Tug was secured to a floating dock at the Block Island Boat Basin Marina.  His boat was struck by a 29' Regal Marine while it was exiting the marina.  The Regal's radar arch hooked this bow pulpit and bent it.  He reported $500 in damage to his boat and $3000 to the other.

Nothing further to report.


BARDID: RI-2020-0053
State: RI
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-07-09 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Narragansett Bay
NearestCityorTown: Riverside
County: Newport
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Weather
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
On 7/9/2020 V1 Operator was attempting to dock her 30' sailboat, due to the wind she kept the boat in gear as she attempted to secure the dock line.  The dock line got caught in the prop and pulled her over board.  When she went over the boat swung away from the dock and struck V2's boat which was docked nearby causing damage to the outboard and stern.  V1 Operator got out of the water without injury and her boat was secured to the dock without further incident.


BARDID: RI-2020-0054
State: RI
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2020-07-17 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 22:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Narragansett Bay
NearestCityorTown: East Greenwich
County: Kent
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentEvent3: Fall in vessel
OtherAccidentEvent: Collision with recreational ve
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Excessive speed
AccidentCause3: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
V2 Operator struck the Providence Hurricane barrier taking the radar dome off the boat and tossing V2 Passenger 3 into the water.  V2 Passenger 3 was not injured and did not get back on the boat.  The boat the traveled south from providence to East Greenwich where it collided with the moored SV Starboard, V2 Passenger 2 and V2 Passenger 1 were injured at this point.  The boat then docked at EG Yacht Club where the operator fled from the boat leaving his two injured passengers on board who were later assisted by witnesses and EMS.


BARDID: RI-2020-0055
State: RI
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-08-24 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 08:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Narragansett Bay
NearestCityorTown: East Providence
County: Providence
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Engine
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
On 8/24/2020 V2 Operator was launching a Jetski at Haines Park Boat ramp.  The jetski stalled and drifted into a Boston Whaler causing $2000 damage to the gelcoat.


BARDID: RI-2020-0057
State: RI
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2020-07-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:33:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Atlantic Ocean
NearestCityorTown: New Shoreham
County: Washington
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator reported that on 7/23/2020 he was fishing 1 mile south of block island with 3 other people onboard.  At approximately 1333 his boat was struck by two large waves and swamped.  All for subject put on PFS and entered the water as the boat capsized.  They were picked up by another boat and brought to shore with out injury.


BARDID: RI-2020-0058
State: RI
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-09-18 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 09:50:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Block Island Sound
NearestCityorTown: Charlestown
County: Washington
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator reported that on 9/16/2020 he struck a submerged set of rocks in the entrance to the Quonochotaug Breachway causing damage to his outdrive and hull


BARDID: RI-2020-0059
State: RI
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-09-20 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 03:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Narragansett Bay
NearestCityorTown: Newport
County: Newport
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Equipment failure
EquipmentFailure: Auxiliary
OtherEquipmentFailure: Anchor line
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
S/v Triskelion broke free from its anchor and drifted into the S/V Caroler on 9/26/2020 causing $2500 in damage to the Caroler.  Both boat were unoccupied at the time of the incident.


BARDID: RI-2020-0060
State: RI
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2020-09-24 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:34:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Narragansett Bay
NearestCityorTown: Newport
County: Newport
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper anchoring
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel was anchored from the stern while the two subjects were fishing.  Anchor would not let go and it caused the stern to fill with water and the boat to capsize.  Both occupants were thrown into the water and stayed with the boat until they were picked up by another vessel.  They reported no injuries.


BARDID: RI-2020-0061
State: RI
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-09-20 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Weakapaug Pond
NearestCityorTown: Westerly
County: Washington
WaterConditions: Unknown
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: Machinery failure
AccidentCause3: Congested waters
MachineryFailure: Engine
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
V1, operated by V1 Operator was attempting to dock when it's engine stalled and it drifted into V2 which was tied up and unoccupied in the next slip causing damage to the motor and steering system.  No injuries were reported.


BARDID: RI-2020-0062
State: RI
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-10-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: SAFE HARBOR MARINA
NearestCityorTown: WARWICK
County: KENT
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Officer 1 responded to a boating accident on 10-04-20 at approximately 02:30pm at Safe Harbor Marina in Warwick involving a boat that collided with three other boats.  When Officer 1 arrived, three of the boats were in their slip.  The suspect vessel, Vessel 1 was not. 

Officer 1 met with the only vessel owner there at the time of the accident and the only witness, Witness 1.  Victim 2 (owner of Vessel 4) stated that the Vessel 1 was leaving the marina at approximately 12:30p.m.  The port side of Vessel 1 made contact with the pulpit and anchor of three other boats:  Vessel 2, Vessel 3 and Vessel 4.   

Witness 1 explained that Vessel 1’s anchor then got tangled with Vessel 2 anchor.  Subject said owner of Vessel 1 put his boat in reverse which struck the bow of Vessel 2 and Vessel 3 a second time before freeing itself from Vessel 4.  Then one of the passengers of Vessel 1, yelled “Sorry” and motored away.   Officer 1 contacted Vessel 1 owner, as he returned to the marina.  Victim 1 stated that he hit a boat on his way out of the marina, but didn’t believe he hit three boats.  He told Officer 1 that the channel is narrow and the wind and current pushed his boat into the other.  Vessel 2, had minor damage to the gel coat on the port side.  There was no damage to the pulpit or anchor.


BARDID: RI-2020-0063
State: RI
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-10-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Warren River
NearestCityorTown: Warren
County: Bristol
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
V1 was pulling away from the dock when it was caught by the wind and current and struck V2 which was tied to the dock and unoccupied at the time of the incident. No injures or damage was reported to V1, $4000 in damage was reported to V2.  The operator of V1 was given a ticket for an inland waterways violation.


BARDID: RI-2020-0064
State: RI
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2020-10-22 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: RI Sound
NearestCityorTown: South Kingstown
County: Washington
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Poor
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause2: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
Subjects were traveling in the fog following the shore shoreline but were too close to the surf line.  A large wave swamped the boat and then another capsized it.  The boat and it's occupants were washed into shore.  They reported $10,000 damage to the boat and no injuries to the occupants.


BARDID: RI-2020-0065
State: RI
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2020-11-20 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 08:40:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Narragansett Bay
NearestCityorTown: Norh Kingstown
County: Washington
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
On 11/20/2020 Subject launched his kayak from the area of Quonset and traveled south along the shore towards Wickford.  At some point he was struck by a sudden gust of wind, the kayak capsized and he was thrown into the water.  He attempted to remain with the kayak but it drifted away.  He was rescued in another kayak who lived on the shore and saw subject capsize.  subject was transported to the hospital and treated for hypothermia.


BARDID: RI-2020-0066
State: RI
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-11-27 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 08:15:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Narrow River
NearestCityorTown: Narragansett
County: Washington
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator2 and Operator1 launched their kayaks on 11/27/2020 at approximately 0800 with the intent to travel down Narrow River to the ocean then travel south along the beach until they reach Scarborough.  

When they reached the mouth of the river they decided that it was too rough to exit the river and decided to turn around.  Operator1 kayaked to the shore and turned to check on Operator2' progress and saw that she was struggling.   

She saw a wave strike Operator2' kayak and capsize her.  Operator1 got a rope from her kayak and tried to throw it to Operator2, then waded into the water to try and pull her in.  When she grabbed her PFD to pull her to shore the life jacket slipped over her head, she was able to grab Operator2 by the foot and pull her into waist deep water.  EMS arrived and was able to help them the rest of the way to shore.  C PR was started and continued on the beach for 30 minutes before Operator2 was transported to the hospital where she was pronounced dead.


BARDID: RI-2021-0001
State: RI
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-01-20 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:06:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Alton Pond
NearestCityorTown: Hopkinton
County: Washington
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator was duck hunting and took a shot from his canoe.  The force of the shot caused the canoe to capsize and he fell into the water.  He went under water twice and was able swim to the shore where he could stand but was unable to make out of the water due to the deep mud.  He called his son who called 911 and rescue boat was able to reach him a pull him from the mud.  His shotgun and other hunting equipment was lost overboard.  He was transported to the hospital, treated for hypothermia, and released later in the day.


BARDID: RI-2021-0003
State: RI
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-04-20 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 01:26:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Warren River
NearestCityorTown: Warren
County: Bristol
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Improper loading
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
Subjects were on board a small inflatable boat at night.  Operator reports he stood up, got his feet tangled in a fishing pole that was on the deck and fell over.  His wife, Occupant, also feel in but did not remember how.  Operator was transported to the hospital and treated for mild hypothermia.  A more then 1/2 empty bottle of tequila was located in the boat when it was found the next day but alcohol use could not be proven.


BARDID: RI-2021-0004
State: RI
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2021-05-11 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:00:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Greenwich Bay
NearestCityorTown: Warwick
County: Kent
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Sinking
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Unknown
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
.On 5/11/2021 at approximately 1640 I, Lt. was notified that the Marine Task force was being activated for a report a sunken boat in Greenwich Bay.  When I arrived the Oakland Beach boat ramp command post I met with Capt. from Warwick PD.  He told me that the Bristol FD boat had recovered one male victim and brought him to the dock.  Warwick EMS was attempting to revive him in the ambulance.  The victim had no ID on his person but using a photo from the DMV he was identified.  

The reporting party had given the boat registration as 8590B which came back registered to Victim1 as well.  At approximately 1741 Victim1 was pronounced dead by Warwick EMS.  I contacted dispatch and asked them to call the medical examiner.  At 1801 we were told that Bristol FD had located female victim on the shore of Patience Island.  The victim was recovered, CPR was started and she was brought to the dock at Oakland beach.  She was also pronounced dead by Warwick EMS after being transferred to the ambulance. She also did not have an ID on her person but using a DMV photo she was identified as Victim2.  When she was recovered Victim2 was wearing a vest style PFD that was properly secured and was in functional condition.  It was removed by EMS so she could be treated.  Notification of Victim1 and Victim2's next of kin was made by Warwick Police. 

The search continued for the boat and more victims but none were located.  They confirmed with the owner that the boat was kept there in a slip. 

At 2115, I spoke with the original calling party.  He said he called Coast Guard Station Castle Hill via radio at approximately 1515 to report finding a sunken sailboat at position N41 39.1 W071 22.6.  He said only the bow of the boat was out of the water and he could only see about 2' of it.  He did several  circles around the boat for 2-300 yards but did not see any floating debris. He said Coast Guard Station Woods Hole called his cell phone at about 1545, he explained what was going on and they told him they would send a boat and that there was no reason for him to stay in the area.  He emailed me a written statement on 5/12/2021 which is included with this report.   

I spoke with Victim2’s son at 2150.  He said he had not spoken to his mother this day and did not know what time they would have left the dock.  He said he had help victim1 and his mother refurbish the boat and that it was in good working order.  There were no structural issues with it that he knew of and he felt it was seaworthy. 

On 5/12/2021 Officer viewed security cameras at Harbor Lights Marina and found that Victim1 and Victim2 left Warwick cove at approximately 1230.  It appeared that Victim2 was wearing the purple PFD she was found in.  It also appears that Victim1 is wearing an orange PFD but when he was recovered by Bristol FD he was not wearing one.  He was also only able to see two people in the vessel.   

Between 5/12/2021 and 5/15/2021 serval boats and divers from DEM-DLE, Warwick PD, and the Marine Taskforce re-searched the area but were unable to locate the sailboat. 

No further attempts to determination as to the cause of this accident can be made until the vessel is located and recovered.


BARDID: RI-2021-0005
State: RI
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2021-05-11 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 22:04:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: NARRAGANSETT BAY
NearestCityorTown: NARRAGANSETT
County: WASHINGTON
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (non-fuel)
AccidentCause1: Unknown
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator was transporting his boat from Florida to Warwick RI.  He started to smell smoke but thought it was from a camp fire on shore.  Later he noticed smoke drifting by his running lights, we went down from the flybridge and opened the cabin.  He found the cabin full of smoke.  He exited the boat into his dingy and called for assistance.  The boat burned to the waterline and sunk during firefighting operations.  He was not inured in the incident was was transported to shore by the USCG.


BARDID: RI-2021-0006
State: RI
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2021-05-14 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:58:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Narragansett Bay
NearestCityorTown: NORTH KINGSTOWN
County: WASHINGTON
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with floating object
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
On 5/15/21 DEM-DLE received a faxed in boat accident report from Operator.  He reported that on 5/14/2021 he struck the red buoy at the entrance to Wickford harbor causing damage to his boat.  He said the damage will cost more than $2000 to fix but the total is unknown at this time.  He admits to being distracted at the time of the incident.  He reports that he was the only one on board at the time and he was not inured.  He was able to drive the boat back to Allen's harbor where he had launched and have the boat hauled out.  

Nothing further to report.


BARDID: RI-2021-0007
State: RI
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2021-05-22 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Narragansett Bay
NearestCityorTown: Warwick
County: KENT
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Weather
AccidentCause3: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator was operating his boat in a the area of Warwick Country Club.  The prop became tangled in the buoy line of a conch pot.  This cause the boat to essentially be become anchored by the stern.  The boat swung stern-to the waves and started taking water over the stern.  They were unable to free the prop and the vessel eventually swamped.  All 6 occupants went into the water, only one was able to put on a PFD.  The were all recovered by other vessels and brought back to the dock.  None required medical attention beyond first aid, the boat was later recovered by SeaTow.


BARDID: RI-2021-0008
State: RI
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-05-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:47:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Narragansett Bay
NearestCityorTown: BRISTOL
County: NEWPORT
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
AccidentCause2: Weather
MachineryFailure: Shift
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator was operating his grandfather's boat in the area of Colt park.  He lost the ability to put the boat in gear and it drifted into the rocks on the shore.  No one reported any injuries that required more then first aid.  The boat received extensive damaged due to the wind pushing it into the rocks along the shoreline.


BARDID: RI-2021-0009
State: RI
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-05-24 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:17:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: STUMP POND
NearestCityorTown: Richmond
County: PROVIDENCE
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator was fishing from his kayak in Stump Pond when the wind and waves caused it to capsize.  He was wearing a PFD when the kayak went over and he was able to hold onto the kayak until help arrived.  He was transported to the hospital and treated for hypothermia.


BARDID: RI-2021-0010
State: RI
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-06-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:05:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Mount Hope Bay
NearestCityorTown: BRISTOL
County: KENT
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
On 6/7/21 DEM-DLE received a mailed in boat accident report from Operator regarding an incident that took place on 6/2/2021 in Mt Hope Bay.  Operator claims he was sailing in 14' of water when he hit an unmarked rock.  He states there were 2 POB at the time both were wearing PFD's and no injuries were reported.  He reports the grounding caused more then $2000 in damages.  

Nothing further to report.


BARDID: RI-2021-0011
State: RI
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-06-12 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 22:07:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: PROVIDENCE RIVER
NearestCityorTown: EAST PROVIDENCE
County: PROVIDENCE
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Collision with floating object
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
AccidentCause3: Weather
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator and Passenger were onboard a 21' wellcraft traveling at approx. 20 knots traveling between Sabin Point and Bullock Point when they struck a buoy.  Operator sustained injures to his face, Passenger sustained injuries to his knees, both were transported to the hospital for treatment.  The boat sustained damage to the bow.


BARDID: RI-2021-0012
State: RI
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-06-20 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:13:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Narragansett Bay
NearestCityorTown: Portsmouth
County: NEWPORT
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
V1 was secured to a mooring in Potter's Cove, V2 was attempting to maneuver through the mooring field to locate their mooring.  V2 got to close and caught V1's mooring line in its rudder pulling the boats together.  The impact caused damage to the anchor of V1 and the fiberglass of both V1 and V2.  No injuries were reported on either vessel.


BARDID: RI-2021-0013
State: RI
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-06-13 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: GREENWICH COVE
NearestCityorTown: EAST GREENWICH
County: KENT
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
V1 was tied to the dock with 2POB. It was stuck by V2  causing damage to V1 portside midship gunwale and unknow damage to V2.  No injuries that required treatment past first aid were reported.


BARDID: RI-2021-0014
State: RI
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2021-07-07 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:23:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: WARREN RIVER
NearestCityorTown: WARREN
County: BRISTOL
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentCause1: Congested waters
AccidentCause2: Hazardous waters
AccidentCause3: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
Subjects were attempting to paddle a 2 person kayak against the current in the Warren river.  The kayak capsized and they were washed into the bridge abutments.  Operator was able to get Occupant a PFD which she put on but the other one was tied to the kayak and could not be recovered.  They were rescued by DLE officer and Good Sams with a throw bag.  They sustained minor injuries which were treated by EMS on scene.


BARDID: RI-2021-0015
State: RI
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-06-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:21:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: HARBOR REFUGE
NearestCityorTown: NARRAGANSETT
County: WASHINGTON
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Unknown
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
On 6/28/2021 Officers responded to the Harbor Refuge in Narragansett for a report of a moored boat that had been struck.  Witnesses stated that a PWC had struck a moored Key West and fled the area.  Officers could not determine conclusively that the PWC operating in the area when they arrived had been involved in the accident or who they operator had been.


BARDID: RI-2021-0016
State: RI
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-07-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:58:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LITTLE NARRAGANSETT BAY
NearestCityorTown: WESTERLY
County: WASHINGTON
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: Passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
Passenger was walking up the steps from the cabin to the deck when he slipped and struck his head.  The boat was anchored at the time.  He was transported to the hospital and diagnosed with TBI.


BARDID: RI-2021-0017
State: RI
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2021-07-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 08:17:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: GREENWICH BAY
NearestCityorTown: WARWICK
County: KENT
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (non-fuel)
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Unknown
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
Subject had returned to the dock from shellfishing because his hauler had stopped working.  He left left the boat to get some WD-40 when he got a call that his boat was on fire. By the time he got back tot he boat he Warwick FD had put the fire out.  Damage was contained to the center console where the hauler was and the the bow.  No injuries were reported and no one was on board the boat at the time of the fire.


BARDID: RI-2021-0018
State: RI
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-06-29 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: NARRAGANSETT BAY
NearestCityorTown: WARWICK
County: KENT
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with submerged object
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
On 7/16/2021 I received an email boat incident report for an incident that had occurred on 6/29/2021 between Prudence and Patience Islands.  Operator reported that he had backed into a submerged rock while trying to leave the cove.  He reported damage to his portside lower unit and propellers.  The cost of the damage is reported as $15000.  No injuries were reported.


BARDID: RI-2021-0019
State: RI
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-06-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 02:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: BLOCK ISLAND SOUND
NearestCityorTown: WESTERLY
County: WASHINGTON
WaterConditions: Unknown
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with submerged object
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On 7/21/2021 I received a mailed in boat accident report filed by Operator.  Operator reported that on 6/6/2021 at 0200 he and 3 others were sailing from Long Island back to Rhode Island.  They became confused by two lighthouses in the area and ran into shallow water.  They stuck several submerged rocks.  The boat did not take on water and no injuries were reported.  Operator reports that there was $15000 in damage done to his boat.  The damage was to the keel joint at the attachment to the hull and the leading edge of the keel.

Nothing further to report.


BARDID: RI-2021-0021
State: RI
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-07-24 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 08:11:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: GREENWICH BAY
NearestCityorTown: WARWICK
County: KENT
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On 7/28/2021 DEM-DLE received a BAR from V1 Owner.  He reported that his boat was struck by another while it was tied to the dock.  He was not on board and did not report any injuries.  I spoke with the operator of the boat that stuck him, V2 Operator.  He said he cut the corner to tight when pulling away form the dock and his starboard side struck the bow of V1 Owner's boat, he reported no injuries.  V1 Owner claimed $11000 in damage to his paint and gelcoat, V2 Operator did not have and estimate for the cost of damage to his boat.


BARDID: RI-2021-0022
State: RI
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-07-27 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 21:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: NARRAGANSETT BAY
NearestCityorTown: BRISTOL
County: BRISTOL
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Collision with floating object
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
On 7/27/2021 DEM-DLE received a mailed in BAR from Operator.  Operator claimed he struck a red buoy at the mouth of Bristol Harbor on 7/27/2021 at approximately 2130.  He claimed that his radar/GPS was too dim to see.  He reported $5000 in damage and no injuries. 
Nothing further to report.


BARDID: RI-2021-0023
State: RI
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-07-24 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 09:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: NARRAGANSETT BAY
NearestCityorTown: NEWPORT
County: NEWPORT
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Collision with submerged object
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On 8/4/2021 DEM-DLE received a mailed in BAR from Operator.  He reported that on 7/24/2021 he struck an unknown submerged object, most likely a rock, north of Rose Island.  He states that he was on the only one on board the boat at the time and he reports no injuries.  He reports $8000 in damage to the prop and lower unit, and that he was able to drive it back to the mooring. 

Nothing further to report.


BARDID: RI-2021-0024
State: RI
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-07-31 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:21:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: NARRAGANSETT BAY
NearestCityorTown: PORTSMOUTH
County: NEWPORT
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On 8/5/2021 DEM-DLE received an incident report from Portsmouth PD regarding a boat accident that occurred in the area of Potters Cove on 7/31/2021.  V1 operated by OP1 struck the starboard side of V2 operated by OP2.  OP2's boat received damage in the form of a hole in the starboard side above the waterline.  No injures were reported.


BARDID: RI-2021-0025
State: RI
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-08-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: NARRAGANSETT BAY
NearestCityorTown: NEWPORT
County: NEWPORT
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Unknown
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
On 8/19/2021 DEM-DLE received a mailed in BAR from Operator.  She reported that on 8/6/2021 she was in the area of the Newport Bridge on her SeaDoo when she heard a bang and the check engine light came on.  She shut the machine off and sat for a while, then turn it back on and continued to Newport.  They re-fueled  in Newport harbor and started back north.  On the trip back the light came on again so she shut down and had her friend tow her back with another PWC.  On the trip back the PWC being towed took on water.  The were able to get to a dock and secure it where they left it for the night.  No injuries were reported and subject reported $10000 in damage to the PWC and $1000 in damage to other property. 
Nothing further to report.


BARDID: RI-2021-0026
State: RI
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2021-08-08 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Sakonnet River
NearestCityorTown: MIDDLETOWN
County: NEWPORT
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Sinking
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Alcohol
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On 8/23/2021 DLE received a mailed in BAR from Operator.  Operator reported that on 8/8/2021 he was operating his 12' Chris Craft near Flint Point Ledge in the Sakonnet River when he let go if the tiller for a moment to scratch an itch.  He reports that the motor jerked to port, the bow went up, the stern went down and the boat sank quickly.  He reports no injuries and that he drank 5 beers before he left land.  Operator claims that boat and its contents were valued at $480 and nothing was recovered. 

Nothing further to report.


BARDID: RI-2021-0027
State: RI
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-09-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 21:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: NARRAGANSETT BAY
NearestCityorTown: JAMESTOWN
County: NEWPORT
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Engine
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
On 9/3/2021 I responded to Beavertail State park for a report of a boat on the rocks.  When I arrived, I met with the boat's owner.  He said he and his wife had been sailing from South Kingstown back to their mooring in North Kingstown the night before when the wind and tide had pushed them towards the shore.  He said their motor would not start and they were unable to maneuver away from the rocks.  The boat struck the rocks near lot 2 on the west side of Beavertail state park.  He said neither of them were injured and there was some minor damage to the boat.  He had friends ready to help haul the boat off the rocks later in the day when the tide came back in.  

On 10/6/21 Owner reported to dispatch that the boat had been removed but it was a total loss and floatation devices were needed to get it off the rocks.


BARDID: RI-2021-0028
State: RI
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2021-09-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: PAWCATUCK RIVER
NearestCityorTown: WESTERLY
County: WASHINGTON
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with submerged object
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
On 9/6/2021 I responded to 87 Canal St in Westerly for a report of an overturned kayak and the female occupant was unaccounted for.  When I arrived, Westerly FD had located her on the upstream side of a small island just downstream from the Stillman Ave bridge.  Westerly FD was able to retrieve her from the water and brought her to a waiting ambulance.  She was transported to Westerly hospital for evaluation.  The kayak was not retrievable and was pinned under water to the island she had been on.

At the hospital I spoke with the victim.  She said she had stuck something underwater north of the bridge and the kayak had gone over.  She floated down stream until she was able to grab onto a branch on the island and pull herself onto a tree that was underwater.  She sat there until the FD retrieved her.  She did have a PFD on at the time of the incident.  She reported no injuries other than being cold.  

Nothing further to report.


BARDID: RI-2021-0029
State: RI
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2021-09-18 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 07:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: BLOCK ISLAND SOUND
NearestCityorTown: CHARLESTOWN
County: WASHINGTON
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On 9/18/2021 I responded to East beach for report of an overturned boat near the breachway.  While responding Charlestown Police advised that the boat was overturned and the operator, later identified as Operator, was sitting on top paddling towards the beach.  A short time later they advised that Operator and the boat were on the beach at the east end of East beach and he appeared uninjured.  ARM 2 and I drove down the beach and met Operator who was walking towards the parking lot. 

Operator said he was uninjured and that he had been the only person on board.  He said he was driving out the breachway and did not make it over the large standing wave at the end.  He said the boat flipped and he went into the water.  He as able to paddle the boat to the beach.

On 9/21/21 I spoke with Operator who reported that his boat had been removed from the beach and that his insurance company was considering it a total loss due to the damage.


Nothing further to report.


BARDID: RI-2021-0030
State: RI
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-08-13 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: NARRAGANSETT BAY
NearestCityorTown: JAMESTOWN
County: NEWPORT
WaterConditions: Unknown
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
On 9/16/2021 DEM-DLE recieved a emailed BAR from Owner.  Owner reported that at some point between 8/11-8/16 his sailboat was struck on its mooring.  There was no one on board his boat when it happened and there were no reported witnesses to the incident.  Owner reports that there is $8000 in damage to stanchion, fiberglass, and rub rail.  No injuries were reported.  

Nothing further to report.


BARDID: RI-2021-0031
State: RI
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-07-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: NINIGRET POND
NearestCityorTown: CHARLESTOWN
County: WASHINGTON
WaterConditions: Unknown
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Congested waters
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
On 9/7/2021 DEM-DLE received a mailed in BAR from V1 Owner.  He reported that sometime between 7/25/21 and 8/7/2021 his boat was struck at the dock causing $5000 in damage, possibly by a boat owned by V2 Operator.  Ofc. 1 followed up on the accident and confirmed the reported damage to V1 Owner's boat.  He spoke with V2 Operator who denied striking V1 Owner's boat.  He did say that he struck the shore while trying to dock but insisted that was all he struck.  Ofc. 1 could not document any damage to V2 Operator's boat to show that it had been involved in an accident.  No inquires were reported from V2 Operator hitting the shore and he reported no damage to his boat.


BARDID: RI-2021-0032
State: RI
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2021-10-24 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Block Island Sound
NearestCityorTown: South Kingstown
County: Washington
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
AccidentCause3: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On 10/24/2021 DEM-DLE responded to a report of a boat that had struck the West Wall in Point Judith.  The boat had 4 POB, Operator, Passenger 3, Passenger 1, and Passenger 2.  Operator was operating the boat at the time of the incident.  Operator and Passenger 1 were on deck at the time of the crash and both received serious facial injuries.  Passenger 3 and Passenger 2 were below in the cabin and sustained less serious injures.  Operator, Passenger 3, and Passenger 1 were transported to the hospital for treatment.  Passenger 2 was evaluated at the scene, refused medical treatment and released to his mother.  Passenger 1 admitted to having consumed alcohol during the trip but stated he did not know how much Operator had drank.  Investigating officers on scene indicated they detected an odor of an alcoholic beverage on Operator's breath when speaking to him.  As of 10/25/2021 all three subjects that had been admitted to the hospital have been released.   Currently the investigation is still ongoing to decide if criminal charges will be filed.


BARDID: RI-2021-0034
State: RI
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-10-20 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:24:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: PAWCATUCK RIVER
NearestCityorTown: WESTERLY
County: WASHINGTON
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Falls overboard
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator was operating his boat on the Pawactuck River with Passenger on board when he struck a fixed A-TON.  Passenger fell off the boat but was able to hold onto the side.  Operator drove the boat to shore with Passenger holding on to the side of the boat and called for EMS.  She was transported to the hospital and evaluated of complaints of back pain.  No damage to the boat was reported


BARDID: RI-2021-0035
State: RI
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-11-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: NARRAGANSETT BAY
NearestCityorTown: EAST GREENWICH
County: KENT
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: Congested waters
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
On 11/19/2021 DLE received a mailed in BAR from V1 Operator.  He reported that on 11/1/21 while backing out of his slip he struck another boat in a a nearby slip.  He reports $3000 in damage to the stern rail on his boat.  V1 Operator was operating a 39' Dufour and struck a 50' Silverton owned by V2 Owner.  V1 Operator reports no injuries and no one else on board at the time.  The Silverton was unattended.  On 11/19/21 I contacted V2 Owner but he did not have any information about his boat or any damage to it.  He said he had just bought it and would get back to me if the damage was more then $2000.  As of 11/23/21 I have not gotten any more response.
Nothing further to report.


BARDID: RI-2021-0036
State: RI
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-11-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:35:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Point Judith Pond
NearestCityorTown: South Kingstown
County: Washington
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
AccidentCause3: Missing or inadequate navigation aids
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On 11/6/2021 RIDEM-DLE responded to a boat accident in Point Judith pond reported with injuries.  Upon arrival the had been secured to the dock, was undamaged.  The operator and the occupant/injured party had left the scene and were at the hospital.  It was reported that they had been traveling north in the pond and lost track of the channel due to the markers having been removed for the season.  The boat struck a sandbar and occupant/injured was thrown to the deck injuring his ribs.  There was no reported damage to the boat.


BARDID: RI-2022-0001
State: RI
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-01-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Paler River
NearestCityorTown: Barrington
County: Bristol
WaterConditions: Unknown
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Poor
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
AccidentCause3: Improper loading
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator and Occupant were traveling with the current in the Palmer river to go duck hunting.  Due to the way they had the equipment stacked in the boat the realized they would not be able to make under the trestle.  Operator put the boat in reverse to hold it against the current while Occupant moved equipment.  The stern of the boat struck the one of the trestle supports and the boat capsized.  Both subjects fell into the water, neither were wearing PFDs.  Occupant was able to grab a bag of decoys and swim to shore while Operator was able to get on top of the capsized boat.  He was later removed from the boat by EMS.  Occupant was transported to the hospital with complaints of chest pain but left before being seen due to a 7 hour wait at the ER.  The boat and all their equipment were recovered later in the day.


BARDID: RI-2022-0003
State: RI
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-05-29 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:02:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Echo Lake/Pascoag Reservoir
NearestCityorTown: Glocester
County: PROVIDENCE
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (fuel)
AccidentCause1: Failure to vent
AccidentCause2: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Ventilation
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator launched his boat for the first time this season and when was about 200 yards from the ramp heard a loud bang.  He though he had hit a rock but when he looked back he noticed that the engine hatch was open and the cessions had blown off.  He also noticed a fire in the engine bay which he was able to initially put out with his on board fire extinguisher.  The fire flared back up a second time and a nearby good sam gave him another extinguisher and he was able to put the fire out again.  He was then towed back to the ramp.  No injuries were reported and there were no other occupants onboard the boat at the time of the incident.


BARDID: RI-2022-0004
State: RI
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2022-06-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Allen's Harbor
NearestCityorTown: North Kingstown
County: Washington
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (fuel)
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Engine
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator had taken his boat out on 5/30 and on the way back to the mooring the engine stalled and would not restart, he had to be towed in.  On 6/1/2022 he returned to the boat and tried to start it, the engine just clicked.  A short time later he observed smoke start to emerge from the engine room.  He tried to fight the fire with an extinguisher but the smoke became too overwhelming and he abandon the boat in his dingy.  The fire boat arrived and fought the fire but the boat eventually sank.  No injuries were reported and Operator was alone on the boat at the time of the incident.


BARDID: RI-2022-0005
State: RI
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-05-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 09:24:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Narragansett Bay
NearestCityorTown: Narragansett
County: Washington
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
V1 Operator was operating his boat when V1 Passenger told him to look at two PWCs operating near the Block Island Ferry.  V1 Operator looked away then when he looked back he saw V2 Operator's boat drifting in front of them, he did not have enough time to turn away and avoid the collision.  No injuries were reported on V1 Operator's boat, V2 Operator's wife reported minor injury to her knee but refused EMS assistance.  V1 Operator was issued a citation for failure to maintain proper lookout.


BARDID: RI-2022-0006
State: RI
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-06-10 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:28:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Narrow River
NearestCityorTown: South Kingstown
County: Washington
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
Two people launched the PWC on Narrow river, Operator was operating the PWC and passenger was on the back. As the left the ramp passenger shifted her weight unexpectedly as he gave the PWC power and turned, this  caused the PWC to overturn.  Both were thrown into the water and the PWC capsized.  When passenger was pulled from the water she was unconscious she later said she may have hit her head on the PWC as she came to the surface.  Both were taken the the hospital for evaluation and later released.  The engine compartment of the PWC was flooded likely causing extensive damage to the engine.


BARDID: RI-2022-0007
State: RI
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2022-07-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:41:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Watchaug Pond
NearestCityorTown: Charlestown
County: Washington
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause3: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator reports that he was heading back to shore when a wake from another boat that he could not identify came over the bow and swamped them.  The boat sank and was not recovered, no injuries were reported.  He claims in the BAR that there were 4 POB on his 12' boat at the time of the incident.


BARDID: RI-2022-0008
State: RI
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2022-07-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:44:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Harbor Refuge
NearestCityorTown: Narragansett
County: Washington
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
AccidentCause2: Force of wake/wave
MachineryFailure: Engine
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator was operating his boat along the south side of the center wall in the Harbor Refuge.  The boat's motor stalled and the boat was thrown in the rock wall by the waves.  All parties were able to exit the boat onto the rocks and no injuries were reported.  The boat was later towed off the rocks by a private salvage company.


BARDID: RI-2022-0009
State: RI
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-07-13 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 07:59:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Block Island Sound
NearestCityorTown: Newport
County: Newport
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentCause1: Unknown
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
On the morning of 7/13/22 DLE officers responded to Price's Neck in Newport for a report of a submerged kayak.  When they arrived FD had the kayak on shore and had just located a body floating in the water.  The body was confirmed by the caretaker of a nearby property as the owner of the kayak.  There were no witnesses to the incident and no security camera footage was found.   Officers were told that the subject fishes in the area every morning and does not typically wear a PFD.  There was no obvious damage to the kayak other then what would be considered normal wear and tear.  The Medical Examiner reported on 7/15/22 that the COD was drowning.


BARDID: RI-2022-0010
State: RI
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2022-06-19 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 07:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Newport Harbor
NearestCityorTown: Newport
County: Newport
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
AccidentCause3: Excessive speed
MachineryFailure: Unknown
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
V1 Owner reported that on 6/1922 the tender to his sailboat was struck while on a mooring at the NY Yacht Club.  The tender was struck by the racing boat V2 causing $5000 in damage to his tender.  NPHM reported that the V2 came into the harbor with race damage and had limited mobility striking several boats.  Several attempts were made to contact the reported V2 operator of the race boat but none were successful, it is currently reported that the V2 operator returned to France.


BARDID: RI-2022-0011
State: RI
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-07-19 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Greenwich Cove
NearestCityorTown: East Greenwich
County: Kent
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
On 7/22/2022 DLE Received a mailed in BAR from Owner.  He reported that on 7/9/2022 his boat was struck while on it's mooring at the Yacht Club.  No one was on board his boat at the time and no injuries were reported.  Owner reports over $2000 in damage to the fiberglass in the stern and damage stanchions.  He reports that the operator of Boat 2's identity. I contacted Operator 2 on 7/22 and instructed him to complete a BAR regarding the incident.


BARDID: RI-2022-0012
State: RI
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-07-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:13:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Block Island Sound
NearestCityorTown: Westerly
County: Washington
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Hull failure
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On 7/23/2022 I, Lt. responded to Weekapaug beach in Westerly for a report of a boat on the beach.  When I arrived all of the occupants were already off the boat and no injuries were reported.  The operator, explained that he was a member of Carefree boat rentals in CT and this was one of their boats.  

He said when he left the dock he noticed the bilge pump was on and called the rental company to ask if he should return to the dock.  He was told by and employee that it was fine and he could continue his trip.  When the reach the Westerly area he noticed that the boat was not handling well, the bilge pump was still running, and the steering was acting strange.  He checked the head area under the center console and noticed ankle deep water inside as well as water in the transom.  Realizing that the boat was taking on water he quickly drove it up onto the beach so it did not sink out from under them. 

He reported no injuries and had contacted the rental company who was in contact with SEATow to removed the boat from the beach.  

Nothing further to report.


BARDID: RI-2022-0013
State: RI
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-07-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:58:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: OLNEY POND
NearestCityorTown: LINCLON
County: PROVIDENCE
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper loading
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On 7/23/2022 Officers received a report of an overturned kayak in Onley Pond.  Witnesses reported seeing a subject fishing in the kayak a few moments earlier then seeing the kayak overturned.  

They reported hearing no splash or calls for help, one witness stated the occupant of the kayak was not wearing a PFD.  A search was conducted and the body was recovered.  Officers stated that he was found tangled in braided fishing line, and the diver that recovered his body got tangled in it as well and had to be cut free when he reached the surface.  Officers believe that he fell overboard while trying to untangle a fishing pole then got tangled in the line underwater and was unable to resurface.  There was no damage noted to his kayak when it was recovered.


BARDID: RI-2022-0014
State: RI
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2022-07-10 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:50:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Johnsons pond
NearestCityorTown: Coventry
County: Kent
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause3: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On 07/18/22, I was advised of a boat accident involving two PWCs operated by juveniles that occurred on Johnsons Pond in the town of Coventry on 07/10/22 at about 1630 hours. Lt. sent me two boat accident reports, each from a parent of the juvenile operators involved. Vessel 1, a 2020 Seadoo RXTX bearing RI registration, was operated by O1. Vessel 2, a 1999 Seadoo GTX bearing RI regstration, was operated by O2.  
	The specific location of the incident on the pond where the jet skis were operating was described as an area of the pond west of the dam, adjacent to Ayoho Rd and Sharon Dr. This area of the pond is a relatively narrow section, averaging about 500 feet from shore to shore for about 1300 feet.
	Johnsons Pond is heavily used by rereational boaters during the summer months. There are hundreds of  residential homes and at least two campgrounds along the shoreline. In spite of recent issues with the water level flucuating due to the dam owners manipulations, recreational boating on the pond still occurs. 
	On July 10, 2022 the weather was clear with a high temperature of 81 degrees and no precipitation recorded in the Providence area>>>>>>>>>>>>>

	I spoke with O2 father, over the phone. He stated he was not present at the time of the collision. He heard from witnesses as to what occurred. One of those witnesses was witness. She was also on a jet ski at the time. I spoke with her breifly and she agreed to provide a written witness statement. In her statement, she described how she had seen a group of youths operating PWCs erratically and at a high rate of speed during her time on the water. One of them was O1.
	She had observed that O2 was, "stationary", or not making way on the jet ski. As witness approached O2 to check on her, Vessel 2 struck Vessel 1. Witness stated O1 fell into the water after the collision and occupants of another boat in the area assisted with getting him out of the water. 
	In my conversation with her father, he indicated O2 said she was not looking in the direction from where the jet ski came from and was initially unaware what had happened. She did not fall off the jet ski but noticed the jet ski was sinking. Witness stated she told her to drive the jet ski to a nearby sandbar.  
	In his statement submitted with their boat accident report, O1 described the events leading up to the collision. When I spoke with his father, he stated that O1 typed the statement himself. O1 described jumping wakes behind a red wake boat. By his account there were about 10-11 jet skis. When a few left the area, he stayed and started to jump the wake created by the boat. He stated "...I jumped again and there was another jet ski on the other side of the wake that I didn't see when I started going". He also stated it appeared to him the other jet ski was making way towards the boat "at medium speed" when he landed in the water. The jet skis then collided. 
	Whether Vessel 1 was making way or not at the time of the collision, that does not relieve the responsiblity of Vessel 2 to follow the U.S. Inland Rules of Navigation. Specifically Rule 5: maintain a proper look out, Rule 8: take action to avoid collision, and Rule 6: operate at safe speed when in proximity to other vessels. 
	Additionally, RI General Law 46-27-2(b) prohibits jet ski opeation in such a way that endangers others including jumping wakes.  "A personal watercraft must at all times be operated in a reasonable and prudent manner. Maneuvers that unreasonably or unnecessarily endanger life, limb, or property, including, but not limited to, weaving through congested vessel traffic, circling a larger vessel unreasonably or jumping the wake of another vessel unreasonably, constitutes reckless operation of a vessel and are prohibited."




Crash Damage Analysis

Vessel 1, a 2020 Seadoo operated by O2 was heavily damaged in the collision. The fiberglass hull was shattered at the port bow below the rubrail and reinforced, hard plastic bow cap. There are several linear breaks eminating from the point of impact from Vessel 2, about 6-8 inches below the rub rail. There are several scratches, gouges, and evidence of red paint and white gel coat transfer from the hull of Vessel 2 embedded in the exposed fiberglass and black, hard plastic parts of the bow on Vessel 1. Toward the aft corner of the hard plastic bow cap on the port side, there is a wide scratch and transfer of red paint and white gel coat transfer about 3 inches in length. Embedded in the plastic is red paint and white gel coat fragments.

Vessel 2, a 1999 Seadoo operated by O1 had minor damage to the fiberglass bow cap. The fiberglass is cracked and there are scuffs, scratches, and a more significant scratch that went therough the red paint and into the white gel coat that left black, hard plastic transfer. That portion of the vessel lifts to expose a storage area forward of the throttle control. The rub rail at the port bow has a hard rubber cap with a hole to access a fastener. The leading edge of that hole is deformed and still had a piece of black gel coat from Vessel 1 inside it at the time of my inspection. The rub rail has several scratches and marks on it from contact with the broken fiberglass and gel coat of vessel 1. 

The impact point of Vessel 1 was about 8 inches below the manufacturer's waterline of the vessel, and at about 345 to 350 degrees relative to its centerline. About 30 inches aft of the bow stem on the port bow, there is damage pattern consistent with the shape of the hull of Vessel 2. At the outer edge of this break pattern in the gel coat, there is evidence of red paint transfer. The hull of Vessel 2 below the rub rail is red in color.


BARDID: RI-2022-0015
State: RI
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-07-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Narragansett Bay
NearestCityorTown: Jamestown
County: Newport
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On 8/3/2022 DEL received a mailed in BAR from O1 reporting that on 7/30/2022 while rafted up to another boat in Potters Cove in Jamestown he was struck by a wake which caused the two boats to slam together.  He reported that there was $10000 in damage to his boat's bow rail and fiberglass.  The boat he was rafted to was a 42' Meridian operated by O2.  He also reported that the car carrier Coronus Leader was Southbound in the area at the time.  

On 8/4/2022 I spoke with the pilot of the Coronus Leader on 7/30/2022 and confirmed that their speed when in the area of Potters Cove was between 12 and 12.7 knots and they were under normal operations.  He also reported the fast ferry Ocean Voyager operating in this area at the time.  

On 8/4/2022 I also spoke with O1.  He explained that they were rafted to the Meridian which was at anchor.  He said they saw the wake come at them and they were hit by two separate waves.  They were unable to hold the boats apart.  He said the impact between the two boats collapsed six fenders.  No injuries were reported.  He did not know if the Meridian sustained any damage from the impact. 

Potters cove in Jamestown is an open area west of the east passage.  The east passage of Narragansett Bay is an extremely active area and the main commercial shipping channel. In reviewing this repot and speaking with both I do not find any wrongdoing on the part of Bogus or the Coronus Leader.

Nothing further to report.


BARDID: RI-2022-0016
State: RI
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-07-31 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: NARRAGANSETT BAY
NearestCityorTown: PORTSMOUTH
County: NEWPORT
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On 8/3/2022 DLE received a mailed in BAR from V1 Operator reporting that on  7/31/2022 while rafted to another boat in Potters Cove, Portsmouth his boat was damaged by a passing vessel.  He reported that the second vessel tried to pass between two rafts of boats and struck his bow, stripping the mounting hardware and damaging the bow rail.  The second boat's prop also became tangled in his anchor line.  He reported approximately $2500 in damage to his vessel and no injuries.  He identifed the operator of the second boat as V2 Operator, messages have been left at the number provided for operator but no response has come.

Nothing further to report.


BARDID: RI-2022-0017
State: RI
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-07-31 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 08:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Great Salt Pond
NearestCityorTown: New Shorham
County: Washington
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with floating object
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Mailed in BAR by Operator reporting that on 7/31/2022 at 0800 he was exiting Great Salt Pond in the channel and struck the #2 red buoy.  He reports that he was looking away at the time of the incident.  He reports $8150 in damage to his boat and no injuries.


BARDID: RI-2022-0018
State: RI
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-07-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Newport harbor
NearestCityorTown: Newport
County: Newport
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
V1 was at anchor when V2 passed too close and turned the boat the wrong way.  V2's starboard Gunnell pushed into the bow of V1 and damaged the anchor plate and windless.  The operator of V1 reports $7000 in damage to the bow if his boat.  No injuries were reported.


BARDID: RI-2022-0019
State: RI
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-08-12 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Block Island Sound
NearestCityorTown: New Shorham
County: Washington
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (unknown origin)
AccidentCause1: Unknown
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator was transporting V1 from Block Island to Norwalk CT when he noticed white smoke coming from the engine compartment.  When he opened the hatch the saw flames coming from the starboard engine.  He used two fire extinguishers  to try and put the fire out but was unable to do so.  A good sam took him off his V1 onto theirs and transferred him to a USCG boat when it arrived on scene.  Narragansett FD's boat was able to extinguish the fire.  No injuries were reported and it is reported V1 is a total loss.  The cause of the fire is still under investigation by the RI Fire Marshalls office.

Update 3/6/23 spoke with investigator from FM office.  They were never able to determine the cause of the fire because they never took another look at the boat.  The insurance company never contacted them and had them come back out for an inspection.


BARDID: RI-2022-0020
State: RI
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-08-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:42:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Block Island Sound
NearestCityorTown: New Shorham
County: Washington
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Poor
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
AccidentCause3: Restricted vision
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
The operator of V1, reported to USCG at the time of the incident that he was fishing with his children, looked away from the helm for a moment, when he looked back V2 was too close to avoid the collision.  He reported no injures and no damage to V1  USCG released V1 Operator from the scene before an investigation could be conducted and he is now refusing to speak with our officers or filed a BAR.  The operator of V2 states the he had just dropped his sail and was under engine power at approximately 2 knots  when V1 struck his bow at a high rate of speed.  He reports extensive damage to the bow of V2 and no injuries.  He said there was poor visibility at the time of the incident due to low light and rain.


BARDID: RI-2022-0021
State: RI
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-06-21 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Sakonnet River
NearestCityorTown: Little compton
County: Bristol
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with submerged object
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
On 8/23/2022 DEM-DLE received a mailed in BAR from Operator.  Operator reports that on 6/21/2022 while operating east of Sachuest Point he struck an unknow submerged object and damaged his lower unit.  He reports $3800 in damage to the lower unit and no injuries.


BARDID: RI-2022-0022
State: RI
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2022-08-21 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Narragansett Bay
NearestCityorTown: Newport
County: Newport
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
V1 was sailing in a race, under sail when it was struck at high speed by V2 operating under power.  The bow of V1 was completely destroyed and V2 sustained a large hole in the starboard side.  No injuries were reported and the Operator of V2 was issued several citations for boating safety violations.  Operator of V1 reported not seeing V2 until 3 seconds before impact.


BARDID: RI-2022-0023
State: RI
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-08-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:37:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Narragansett Bay
NearestCityorTown: Portsmouth
County: Newport
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Restricted vision
AccidentCause3: Excessive speed
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
V1 was traveling into the sun and the operator stepped away from the helm.  when he came back he was looking directly into the setting sun and was blinded.  He was unable to see the vessel anchored in his path until the last minute.  He tired to turn away but the boats struck.  there was no significant damage reported to either vessel and no injuries reported at the time.  After returning to the dock the operator of V2 drove himself to the hospital and was diagnosed with a concussion.


BARDID: RI-2022-0024
State: RI
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2022-08-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:40:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Narragansett Bay
NearestCityorTown: Warwick
County: Kent
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with submerged object
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: Unseen water hazard
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
V1 was operating in the area of Warwick Neck when the prop got fowled in a nylon line that was secured fast to the bottom.  The force of the boat coming to a rapid stop caused the propeller shaft to rip free from the hull.  The boat quickly took on water and sank.   No injures were reported.


BARDID: RI-2022-0025
State: RI
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-05-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:59:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Narragansett Bay
NearestCityorTown: Portsmouth
County: Newport
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Unknown
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Received an emailed BAR regarding the vessel 1 which was struck at the dock at Hinckley Yacht Services sometime around 8/27/2022.  Reporting party was an employee of the yacht mgt. service that was moving the vessel.  He reports $15000 in damage, no injuries, no suspects, and no one on board the boat when it happened. Subject stated Hinckley has no security cameras that cover the dock area where the boat was secured.   Another boat, was docked next to V1 but the operator denied hitting V1 while docking.


BARDID: RI-2022-0026
State: RI
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-09-10 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 23:25:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Narragansett Bay
NearestCityorTown: Bristol
County: Bristol
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Alcohol
AccidentCause3: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator was operating his boat south from Bristol harbor with no GPS, at night, after drinking at several bars.  He sent his passenger below to check the power on the GPS and ran aground on Hog Island.  He and the passenger were removed by FD and transported to shore, He was transported by EMS to the hospital with complaints of hip pain.  He was issued citations for Failure to avoid collision and improper lookout.


BARDID: RI-2022-0027
State: RI
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-09-16 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:51:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Block Island Sound
NearestCityorTown: South Kingstown
County: Washington
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Poor
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
AccidentCause3: Missing or inadequate navigation aids
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
O1 claims he was operating North bound in the area of the west wall when his chart plotter changed from navionics to Blue Chart and the illumination increased causing an issue with his night vision.  This night vision issue caused him to mistake a cellphone tower with the entrance ATON.  He continued at what he felt was a safe distance from the break wall until he struck a rock along the edge of said wall, leaving his boat on the rock out of the water.  He reports no injuries, no one else on board, and scrapes and punctures to the hull of his boat from running aground on the rocks.


BARDID: RI-2022-0028
State: RI
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2022-09-22 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 09:34:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Mount Hope bay
NearestCityorTown: Bristol
County: Bristol
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Weather
AccidentCause3: Hull failure
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
Subject operated his boat during poor weather conditions with a know crack in the hull.  Crack worsened while fishing, the boat took on water and sank.  No injuries were reported and the operator was the only reported person on board.


BARDID: RI-2022-0029
State: RI
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-09-15 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Narragansett Bay
NearestCityorTown: Warwick
County: Kent
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Excessive speed
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
Subject was operating his boat at a high rate of speed towards a group of working birds while unfamiliar with the area and he struck the bottom.  Caused damage to the prop and lower unit, no injuries were reported and the operator was reported as the only person on board at the time.


BARDID: RI-2022-0030
State: RI
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-10-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 22:00:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Harbor Refuge
NearestCityorTown: Narragansett
County: Washington
WaterConditions: Very rough
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Storm
Visibility: Poor
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Person departed vessel
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Weather
AccidentCause3: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On 10/2/2022 I, responded to assist with a search for a missing kayaker.  At 2244 on 10/1/22 agencies responded to the same area for a report of a women yelling for help.  When Officers arrived they found two people on the beach.  
 
	She and her boyfriend had gone out on two kayaks at approximately 2130 intending to fish around the eastern most jetty of Roger Wheeler state beach.  At this time both kayaks were tied side by side and they each had 1/2 of the kayak paddle.  They also had a home made trolling motor that Subject1 had built using a cordless drill.   

She said at 2204 they were about 20 yards past the jetty when Subject1's kayak started taking on water and sank.  She told him to start swimming to the jetty and she would follow in the kayak.  At this time the two kayaks were still tied together and with Subject1's swamped and her only having 1/2 a paddle making way be came difficult.  

She said Subject1, who was not a strong swimmer and wearing a set of heavy coveralls, jacket, and rubber boots started to struggle.  She left her kayak and tried to swim Subject1 to shore, they were both yelling for help.  She believes he lost consciousness, and at some point she had to let him go.  She said he sank fast and the last she saw him he had white foam around his moth.  

Subject2 was able to make it to shore where she was met by her daughter who had heard Subject2 and Subject1 yelling for help.  They called 911 from phone and waited for first responders.

Narragansett Police and Fire arrived at approximately 2245 and started a  shore search of the area.  The Narragansett Bay Marine Task Force and USCG launched boats, and a USCG helicopter was dispatched.  At approximately 0200 the two kayaks were located and recovered by a coast guard boat outside the west gap of the Harbor Refuge.  At 0230 the search was suspended due to poor weather conditions.  

At 1100 Officer and I met with USCG BM1 and took custody of the two kayaks they had recovered. When they were located they were still tied together and the yellow kayak (K1) was submerged:

K1 was a 8.6' yellow Adventure Future Beach, inside was found a butane torch, 3 empty fireball whiskey nips, fishing pole, two boots.  I noted the rear drain plug was not in and there was damage to the port side of the molded keel consisting of two fresh parallel gashes through the hull approximately 4" long and 1.5 inches apart and scratches.  

K2 was a 8.6' green Adventure Future Beach, inside was located a pink dry bag 
containing 2 nips (1 fireball and one Dr McGillicuddy's)  white sweater,  cell phone.  I noted the rear drain  plug was not in and there was damage to the port side of the molded keel consisting of two fresh parallel gashes through the hull 	approximately 4" long and 1.5 inches apart and scratches. 

It was later determined that the damage to both boats keels was sustained during the recovery of the kayaks and was not related to the incident.  The kayaks and related equipment was secured in the DLE evidence warehouse.   

On 10/4/2022 DLE was notified that a body had been located on the beach along Stanton Ave, I along with Sgt. responded.  When I arrived Sgt. and NPD officers were on scene with Subject2.  I walked on to the beach and observed a male subject in black coveralls on the sand near where Subject1 and Subject2 had launched on 10/1.  The male had been located by a passing fisherman and pronounced dead by Narragansett EMS.  I did not observe any obvious or unusual trauma outside of what would be expected of a body that had been in the water for 48 hours.  I brought Subject1's mother, sister, and Subject2 down the beach to positively identify him.  ME Investigator arrived and took custody of Subject1's remains.  

Nothing further to report.


BARDID: RI-2022-0031
State: RI
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-10-07 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:24:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Narragansett Bay
NearestCityorTown: Protsmouth
County: Bristol
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentCause1: Weather
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator reported that while raising the sail the wind changed, the main sheet cleated off when the boom moved causing the boat to capsize.  He reports damage to the mast and outboard motor, no injuries were reported and on one else was on board at the time.


BARDID: RI-2022-0032
State: RI
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2022-10-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Narragansett Bay
NearestCityorTown: East Providence
County: PROVIDENCE
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Poor
AccidentEvent1: Collision with submerged object
AccidentEvent2: Sinking
AccidentCause1: Missing or inadequate navigation aids
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
On 10-28-22 DLE received a mailed in BAR from operator.  He reports that on 10/6/22 @ 2000 his GPS failed while he was operating in the area of Sabin Point and he struck something underwater.  He reports the boat is a total loss $15,000 in damage, two other people on board at the time, and no injuries,


BARDID: RI-2022-0033
State: RI
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-10-10 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Newport Harbor
NearestCityorTown: Newport
County: Newport
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Unknown
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
On 10/28/2022 DLE received a mailed in BAR from V1 Owner.  He reported that on 10/10/22 while docked at Newport Hotel Marina his boat was stuck by an unknow 2nd vessel.  He reports $10000 in damage to the anchor, windless, and bow pulpit, no one on board at the time of the incident, and no injuries.


BARDID: RI-2022-0034
State: RI
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-09-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 09:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Narragansett Bay
NearestCityorTown: Portsmouth
County: Newport
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Weather
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator was on his small wood boat trying to get the mooring line off the bow.  He was wearing hip boots and a inflatable PFD around his waist.  The wind was brisk and the waves were moderate.  The boat took a wave, filled with water and capsized.  

His boots filled with water, he pulled the string on the inflatable PFD but it did not deploy.  He held on to the overturned boat until he was rescued by the FD rescue swimmers.  He was transported to the hospital and treated for exposure.  He was alone of the vessel at the time and reported no other injuries and no damage to the vessel.


BARDID: SC-2014-0004
State: SC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-01-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Murrells Inlet
County: Georgetown
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Weather
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Unit 1 with passenger were coming down Main Creek returning from hunting when the boat took an immediate right catapulting both from the boat. death was ruled as a drowning. Investigator does not know the cause of the hard right turn nor does the operator/witnesses.


BARDID: SC-2014-0005
State: SC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-02-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 00:57:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Murray
County: Lexington
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
After speaking with the victim's daughter and examining the scene the following can be concluded: on 2-2-2014 Operator went fishing on Lake Murray. He left home around 10AM and went to the Lake, at dark he did not return home and his wife contacted the Lexington County Sheriffs Office. At approximately 0057r the body of Operator was located at the docks at The Last Resort Marina and his vessel was also located. It appears that Operator was in the process of docking his vessel and fell overboard. The coroner's office advised that Operators blood Alcohol Level was .154, and the cause of death was ruled as Acute Coronar Insufficiency Moderate Coronary Artery Atherosclerosis with Cardimegly. The contributing factor to this boating fatality is a fall overboard while docking and alcohol use by Operator.


BARDID: SC-2014-0006
State: SC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-02-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Murrells Inlet
County: Lexington
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (non-fuel)
AccidentCause1: Unknown
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
On the above date and time the vessel 1 was moored at a private residence sometime around 1700 the vessel caught fire and burned a large portion of the superstructure. No one was aboard and Murrell's Inlet, Garden City fire responded and extinguished it. The cause of the fire is undetermined according to the fire department's report. The fire destroyed the wheelhouse, berthing, and deck. It also destroyed the dock the vessel was tied to.


BARDID: SC-2014-0007
State: SC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-03-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Atlantic Ocean
County: Charleston
WaterConditions: Rough
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent3: Capsizing
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Unit 1 was traveling on the ocean side of Bird Key. Unit 1 started bumping bottom so the operator got out of the vessel to push it off. He got caught in the current and a wave broke in the boat. The operator got  back into the boat and tried to run the water out. When he tried to plane the vessel off another wave broke into the boat and it capsized. The operator was picked up by USCG and flown to MUSC for hypothermia treatment.


BARDID: SC-2014-0008
State: SC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-03-11 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Wando River
County: Charleston
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with submerged object
AccidentCause1: Missing or inadequate navigation aids
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
Unit 1 was traveling Northeast towards Remley Point Boat Landing. When the lower unit of the motor struck submerged dredge pipeline. Pipeline was marked by crab pot buoys, but pipeline was not visible to mariners. unit 1 motor sustained damage to the lower unit gear and shifting actuators.


BARDID: SC-2014-0009
State: SC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-03-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Charleston Harbor
County: Charleston
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with submerged object
AccidentCause1: Missing or inadequate navigation aids
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Unit 1 left Remley's Point heading south towards the Cooper River Bridge. Unit 1 struck a dredge pipe concealed by water. Unit 1 damaged the lower unit of the motor.


BARDID: SC-2014-0010
State: SC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-04-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 06:40:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Bowen
County: Spartanburg
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
UNIT 1 WAS FOLLOWING ANOTHER VESSEL WHEN WAKE DRIFTED HIM TO THE RIGHT DURING PASS ATTEMPT AND STRUCK DOCK. THE WITNESS VESSEL CIRCLED BACK TO ASSIST VICTIM AND TO CALL 911. EMS TRANSPORTED VICTIM TO SRMC AND WAS TREATED AND RELEASED.  Operator suffered SEVERAL TEETH KNOCKED OUT AND STITCHES TO THE HEAD FROM IMPACT


BARDID: SC-2014-0011
State: SC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-03-13 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Marion
County: Clarendon
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Excessive speed
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
Unit 2 was traveling from John C. Land landing to Taw Caw Landing. As Unit 2 approached Taw Caw Landing , Unit 1 traveled in front of Unit 2's bow causing unit 2 to collide into the starboard side of unit 1's vessel.


BARDID: SC-2014-0012
State: SC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-03-31 00:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: North Edisto River
County: Charleston
WaterConditions: Rough
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Person departed vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
Unit 1 went on a late night cruise and ran aground two times. OPerator got in the water for long periods of time to free the boat. Operator began experiencing effects of hypothermia from 59 degree water. Operator passed away the morning of 5/30/2014 occupant was rescued on the morning of 5/31/2014 and treated for exposure at MUSC hospital than released.


BARDID: SC-2014-0013
State: SC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-04-12 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:43:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Hartwell
County: Oconee
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Excessive speed
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
UNIT 1 HIT A ROUGH WAVE AT APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH. THE TWO PEOPLE WITHIN THE BOAT FELL TO FLOOR OF BOAT CAUSING INJURIES TO BOTH.


BARDID: SC-2014-0014
State: SC
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2014-04-13 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:55:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Murray
County: Lexington
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (fuel)
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Unknown
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
When operator attempted to start unit 1 it exploded, ejecting him from Unit 1. he had facial injuries broken elbow and broken nose due to being ejected from the boat and impact with the water due to boat exploding. Cause of explosion is  unknown.


BARDID: SC-2014-0016
State: SC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-04-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 23:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Elliott Cut
County: Charleston
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
Unit #1  ran around after turning too wide. Inexperience to night operation led to accident. All parties are alive and recovering. Upon turning too wide, the vessel ran hard aground, causing all individuals to make bodily impact with portions of the vessel.  Operator received facial cuts from making bodily impact with the center console of the vessel, and two others both received facial fractures, but were unable to remember exactly the location they struck on the vessel


BARDID: SC-2014-0017
State: SC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-04-27 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:49:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: ICW/Little River
County: Horry
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Excessive speed
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Unit 1 was traveling south on the ICW and slowed. Unit 2 was attempting to pass unit #1 over wake and attempting to navigate other wake in the area when #2 struck unit #1 in the left rear and came down over on top of side of unit 1 striking two passengers in unit 1. Victims taken to grand strand regional hospital.


BARDID: SC-2014-0018
State: SC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-05-10 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Cooper River
County: Charleston
WaterConditions: Rough
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Weather
AccidentCause3: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
WHILE TENDING TO UNIT #1 ANCHOR, UNIT 1 ANCHOR LINE FOULED PROPELLER, THEREFORE DISABLING ENGINE. DUE TO HIGH WINDS AND ROUGH SEAS WAVES SWAMPED STERN OF UNIT 1 CAUSING IT TO TAKE ON WATER RESULTING IN CAPSIZE. ALL 3 PERSONS ON BOARD ARE SAFE.


BARDID: SC-2014-0019
State: SC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-05-13 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Gem Lake
County: Aiken
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper loading
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
After speaking with the vessel operator, Operator, and a Witness, the following can be concluded. On 05-13-2014, Operator and Victim went fishing at Gem Lake, a private pond in Aiken, SC. Operator was the operator of the vessel, and Victim was in charge of the anchoring the vessel. Victim stood up in the rear of the vessel and began to pull the anchor up; at this time the vessel capsized. Both occupants of the vessel went into the water. Operator tried several times to keep Victim above the water as he swam them and the canoe to shore. As they approached the shore, Witness tried to provide assistance to them and was unable, he called 911. Aiken Department of Public Safety Officers arrives shortly thereafter and began CPR on Victim. Victim was transported to Aiken Regional Hospital for treatment, however he was pronounced dead at 1615 hours. The coroner ruled the cause of death as Asphyxia by drowning. The contributing factor to this boating fatality was capsizing, when Victim stood up in the vessel to retrieve the anchor.


BARDID: SC-2014-0020
State: SC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-05-17 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Murray
County: Newberry
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Missing or inadequate navigation aids
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Unit 1 struck bottom and rocks while crossing a shallow area. Unit 1 hit in the area that a hazard marker was missing. One hazard marker was still in place and one was missing. Operator reported to scdnr that his boat, documented vessel feerish had struck bottom and damaged his prop and out drives. Upon reviewing Operator, he told me that he was in the newberry county area of murray on saturday may 17th. He told me that he slowed down to an idle to approach the bridge at dreher island state park on the south western side at approximately 1215 hours. Operator told me that he had been under the bridge a couple of times before and knew that the water was shallow near the bridge. He also told me that he passed one hazard marker to his left as he was idling towards the bridge. Operator stated to me that he had his out drives trimmed up a little because he knew that the water was shallow but he had passed to the right of the shoal in the past and had not hit bottom. I drove to the area where the boat hit bottom and took gps coordinates to the right of the shoal in the past and had not hit bottom and depth readings. I noticed one hazard marker on the outer end of the shoal but the hazard marker that use to be on the bridge side of the shoal was missing. Operator indicated to me that this was the area that he hit the rocks and bottom. I could see large rocks and the bottom in this area as i drove over it and the epth dwas 2.9 feet on my depth finder. i then took picture of the damage to the boat prop on. Operator boat and talked to the mechanic that Operator was going to use to do the repairs.


BARDID: SC-2014-0021
State: SC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-05-19 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Marion
County: Clarendon
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
On May 19th the victim, Operator1, was at parties spending the day on Lake Marion on PWC’s and on the dock at the residence.  Witnesses state that they witnessed Operator1 consume alcohol in their presence at the residence; Operator1 is under the age of 21.  Furthermore all statements collected advice that the others only had a 12 pack of beer between them; this is untrue and can be proven by the video collected from the Lakeside Market in Summerton, SC.  

At approx 1900hrs Operator2 and Operator1, were both operating separate PWC’s in the area of Taw Caw landing.  Operator2’s statement advises that Operator1 was operating her PWC to his right hand side and that she throttled up her PWC and turned in front of him.  

The statement also advises that Operator2 PWC came in contact with Operator1’s PWC; at the point of collision Operator2 PWC hit Operator1 PWC on the front right side, went over the handle bars, and exited on the left rear side. This can be shown by the damage done to the PWC operated by Operator1; the path of travel of Operator2 PWC is from the front starboard side over the handle bars and exits the PWC on the rear Port side.   

The contributing factors to this boating fatality are; Operator2 failed to Keep a Proper Lookout while operating his PWC (USCG Rule 5), Failed to maintain a Safe Speed while operating his PWC (USCG Rule 6), Failure to determine if a Risk of Collision was present (USCG Rule 7), and Failure to take Action to Avoid a Collision (USCG Rule 8).


BARDID: SC-2014-0022
State: SC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-05-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:23:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Greenwood
County: Greenwood
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
Unit 1 while traveling at a cruising speed on Lake Greenwood, in Greenwood County, struck the dock and Unit #2 which was stationary on a boat lift. The dock was completely ran through/destroyed. Operator of Unit #1 jumped from mooring pontoon, leaving the boat unattended without and operator. Operator experience is unknown since the operator refused to talk to SCDNR officers. The operator barricaded himself in the house, fled the scene and would not let officers in. The operator paid $4600 cash bond back in New Hampshire. Unit one was charged with 50-21-170/ 50-21-130/ 50-21-111


BARDID: SC-2014-0023
State: SC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-05-13 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:13:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: SANTEE RIVER
County: Williamsburg
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with submerged object
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentEvent3: Person struck by propeller
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: unseen water hazard
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
BOAT WAS TRAVELING UP STREAM. BOAT STRUCK AN OBJECT IN THE WATER BOAT TURNED SHARPLY TO THE RIGHT.FRONT OPERATOR AS THROWN FROM THE BOAT. THE OPERATOR WAS STRUCK BY THE PROPELLER AND MOTOR CAUSING CUTS FROM HIS HIP TO HIS FACE.


BARDID: SC-2014-0024
State: SC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-05-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Hartwell
County: Anderson
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause3: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Unit 1 was pulling a tube around a stationary Unit 2. Unit 1 made a few circles around Unit 2, then Unit 1 drove over Unit 2. Unit 1 impacted Unit 2 on the port side stern of Unit 1. After impact was struck on starboard side of Unit 2. Unit 2 was able to lift unit  off. Both units then drove to Brown Road boat camp. No injuries on either unit.


BARDID: SC-2014-0025
State: SC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-06-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 23:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Wylie
County: York
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
Responded to a boat accident call on 6/6/2014 at approximately 2350 hrs. Located near the dock at Ebenezer Park with Officer . Victims and witnesses advised the operator of unit 1 struck unit 2 while he was texting on his phone and didn't see unit 2. The operator of unit 1 was taken to get medical attention when R/O's arrived.


BARDID: SC-2014-0026
State: SC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-05-11 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 21:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: ICW/Myrtle Beach
County: Horry
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with submerged object
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On 5/11/2014 subject pulled up to boat owners home and wanted to test drive boat. They put in at Pitch Landing and went to the ICW. After dark, few drinks at boat house, operator drove vessel south. Possibly struck submerged object, and veered off striking partially submerged barge in water. operator fled on foot.  It is unknown how the victim became injured.


BARDID: SC-2014-0027
State: SC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-05-17 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Charleston Harbor
County: Charleston
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator stated he was at anchor in harbor when a large boat passed by. The wake caused the boat to capsize.


BARDID: SC-2014-0028
State: SC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-05-18 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:04:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Atlantic Ocean
County: Horry
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by propeller
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
AccidentCause3: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Unit 1 traveling East near marker 19 @ Waite's Island. Victim went to bow of the boat, still enclosed portion getting something out of the cooler. A larger vessel ad passed on port side and had a large wake. The wake caused victim to fall over the bow and be struck by prop. Had lacerations to the left thigh/groin and head and unconsciousness.


BARDID: SC-2014-0029
State: SC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-05-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Beaufort River
County: Beaufort
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by propeller
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
At approximately 1415 in the Beaufort River south of the McTeer Bridge, Unit 1 with  2 operator and two other occupants was pulling a tube with victim and one other. While being towed the 2 occupants of the tube fell into the water. Unit 1 circled around to pick up the occupants in the water. Upon approach the operator turned to sharp causing the propeller to strike the victims foot while in the water. The victim was helped back into the boat by the other occupants and taken to Port Royal Landing when they were met by EMS. EMS transported the victim to Beaufort Memorial Hospital for treatment.


BARDID: SC-2014-0030
State: SC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-05-24 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Waccamaw River
County: Horry
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Unit 1 was heading south on Waccamaw River and struck dock as well as a boat trailer partially in the water @ that address on the east side of the river. Self transport to Conway H.P. Dock post destroyed , boa trailer bent Unit 1 bow bent motor scratched.  The oeprator was injured while he was being ejected.


BARDID: SC-2014-0031
State: SC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-05-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Murrells Inlet
County: Georgetown
WaterConditions: Rough
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Unit 1 was rafted to several other boats at dock on mouth of entrance to Garden City Fingers. Sailing Vessel Epiphany was exiting neighborhood and made a wake that caused Unit 1 to rock and hit vessel rafted beside it. Injured party had hand between the boats and suffered a crushed thumb.


BARDID: SC-2014-0032
State: SC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-05-24 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:10:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Stono River
County: Charleston
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: -1
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause2: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Unit 1 was entering St. Johns Yacht Harbor (SJYH) for fuel. Unit 1 did not hail or respond to hailing's from SJYH advising of no docking space. Unit 1 attempted to turn around but could not maneuver against the tide. Unit 1 port side struck dock and stern of units 2 & 3.


BARDID: SC-2014-0033
State: SC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-05-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:51:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Marion
County: Orangeburg
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Driver was talking to individuals on board the vessel and did not see the marker in front of the vessel until it was too late. On the date of 5-25-2014 RO responded to a boating accident involving a single vessel v. channel marker "56" on Lake Marion. The vessel was a 25ft pontoon belonging to the operator. According to the operator, corroborated by witnesses on board the vessel, the operator had become distracted by conversation with others on board and failed to see the his approach on marker "56". The vessel did make impact with the marker on the bow to the left front and caused the vessel to come to an abrupt stop and forced it to go off the marker on the left side. The operator had superficial lacerations to his left for arm and wrist caused by blunt force trauma from the impact to the steering column of the vessel. The operators wife retained bruising to her left rib cage. Her injuries were also related to blunt force trauma caused by the impact which caused her to hit the seat in front of her. The third injury on board the vessel had minor cuts to her arms and legs and she also was treated for strained muscles in her back after she was thrown into a swivel chair in the front of the vessel. The vessel sustained damage to the left front bow, which cause the front to cave in slightly. Also there was damage to the swivel chair caused by the impact from third victim hitting it. The incident, while directly related to the operators inattention, was listed as incidental and no charges have been filed by the state.


BARDID: SC-2014-0034
State: SC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-05-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: ICW/Myrtle Beach
County: Horry
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Steering
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
Unit #1 was traveling north on the icw  approximately 5 mph. the unit lost control steering, pulled right and hung up. Operator reduced speed to neutral and the vessel drifted into trees. 11-27-2012 November sale not registered.  Subject charged.


BARDID: SC-2014-0035
State: SC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-05-29 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: ICW/Myrtle Beach
County: Horry
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
Unit 1 was traveling south on the ICW. Unit 1 states Unit 2 came directly towards Unit 1 and steered away at the last minute. Unit 1 passenger fell when they crossed unit 2's wake. victim suffered a small cut on the right side of her head. She was treated and released from GSRMC. Unit 1 could only describe Unit 2 as a big boat. No Collision occurred.


BARDID: SC-2014-0036
State: SC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-06-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 08:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: ICW/Mt. Pleasant
County: Charleston
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Unknown
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
Boat was tied to dock. Call came in around 0630, that boat was sinking. Bow still tied, all but bow was sunken. Insurance and Tow Boat US called as well as USCG @ IOPFD on scene, Awaiting de watering.


BARDID: SC-2014-0037
State: SC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-06-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:50:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Wappoo Cut
County: Charleston
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Engine
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
Unit 1 was headed west through Wappoo Cut, when Unit 1s port engine lost power This caused the vessel to lose steering ability. The vessel made contact with bridge. Port side damage.


BARDID: SC-2014-0038
State: SC
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2014-06-08 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Thurmond
County: McCormick
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Drug
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Subject operating PWC in area. Subject hit pine tree on the shoreline. Subject died due to blount force trauma. No other information can be given since there were no witnesses.


BARDID: SC-2014-0039
State: SC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-06-09 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:40:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Wylie
County: York
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator of Unit 1 slipped and fell while standing on the jet ski. He had fallen earlier and was wet which resulted in him falling and breaking his shoulder. At that time SCDNR and YCSO was dispatched along with EMS who transported the operator to PMC


BARDID: SC-2014-0040
State: SC
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2014-06-10 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Hartwell
County: Oconee
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (fuel)
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentEvent3: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Engine
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
Unit private dock in Georgia with two occupants. Unit 1 went in Choestoea Creek and stopped to swim. Operator and Occupant decided to return to the dock. Both were on Unit 1 when Operator hit the start button. Unit 1 exploded when Operator hit button. Operator and passenger were thrown up in the air. Operator landed back on Unit 1, Occupant landed in the water. The Injuries were to the left legs on both victims. As to what cut them, we can only assume it was fiberglass pieces from the explosion. The only pieces recovered were a small portion of the seat and the square storage box in the rear of the jet ski. Operator was unconscious and was on top of unit 1 which was on fire. Occupant went to unit 1 and pulled Operator off and shoved unit 1 Into the lake to get the burning vessel away from them. Occupant took off his life jacket and ripped it apart to get the foam out of the inside to use as gauze. Occupant took the straps off the life jacket and used them to hold the foam against the wounds to try to control the bleeding. Operator regained conscious after three to five minutes. Occupant then took the whistle off Operator's life jacket and started blowing it and yelling for help. Occupant and Operator took turns blowing the whistle. Another vessel on the lake saw smoke and had turned down their radio to talk about what the smoke might be from and heard the distress signal from the whistle and went in the cove to find Operator and Occupant. Good sam took them back to his dock and called 911. Operator and Occupant were transported to Oconee Memorial Hospital and treated. Operator suffered lacerations to her leg and a fractured leg. She was sent to the operating room to clean the wounds and to sew the wounds back together. Operator was held over night for observation. RIO checked on Operator on June 11,2014 and she was in good spirits and was told she could go home around noon. Occupant was treated and released from the emergency room the night of the incident.


BARDID: SC-2014-0041
State: SC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-06-14 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:20:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Saluda River
County: Saluda
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Carbon monoxide exposure
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause2: People on gunwale, bow, or transom
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
At approximately 1640 hrs, on June 14,2014, Reporting Officer (RO) responded to Blacks Bridge on Lake Murray in reference to a possible drowning. Upon RO's arrival, RO observed Saluda County EMS and Saluda County Sheriffs Department on Scene. RO spoke with deputy on scene and was briefed on the situation. The deputy advised the RO that a father was reportedly operating his boat east on the Saluda River through the wake zone at Blacks Bridge (HWY 391) while allowing his three sons to hang off the swim platform. Reportedly, one of the sons lost conscious and was floating face down in the water. Operator reportedly jumped in the water and turned Victim face up and yelled for help. A boat came over to assist and carried them over to the boat landing at Blacks Bridge to await EMS. RO was informed that Victim was in the ambulance getting oxygen but was apparently doing fine. 
Once Operator and Victim exited the ambulance, RO introduced himself to Operator and advised him that he needed to investigate what happened. RO was informed of the above details once again and then checked the safety equipment on Operator's boat. Operator did state that all three of his son's were wearing their life jackets and RO did observe them lying in the rear of the boat. Operators other two sons did corroborate the details that he was giving to the RO. RO did not smell any odor of alcoholic beverages coming from Operator or see any indicators that led him to believe that Operator was impaired. Operator stated that he was taking his son to the emergency room himself so after the RO obtained Operator's drivers license, contact information, and boat information Operator was released by RO and advised that the RO would meet with him the following day to get a written statement. RO did not communicate with Victim other than to ask if was okay due to the fact he was very lethargic looking. His response to the RO was he was feelin okay, just tired. 
Later in the evening, RO called dispatch to run the registration numbers off of the boat (KA 778 XD). Dispatch advised RO that the boat had expired on April 5, 2013. On June 15, 2014,RO met with operator.
S.C. Operator completed a written statement ( Attached) for the RO. Operator was asked about his expired registration on his boat and he stated that he knew it had expired but, he knew he was moving to Florida soon and did not want to waste the money on registering it in South Carolina. Operator was also advised on the negligent operation law pertaining to allowing his children to be dragged behind his boat while it was in gear. Operator was issued a citation for expired registration and a warning for negligent operation by the RO.


BARDID: SC-2014-0042
State: SC
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2014-06-20 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Keowee
County: Pickens
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (fuel)
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Engine
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
Unit 1 had just put approximately 34 gallons of gas in boat. Operator stated that when leaving he heard two loud pops and the floor of boat exploded followed by flames. Operator grabbed PFD and jumped from the boat to swim to the dock. Unit 1then drifted back to the gas dock and set dock on fire. Marina employee and pushed boat away from the dock. Vineyards fire department boat arrived and put out the flames and pushed unit 1 to shore away from other docked boats.


BARDID: SC-2014-0043
State: SC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-03-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:25:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Greenwood
County: Greenwood
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (fuel)
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
AccidentCause2: Ignition of spilled fuel or vapor
AccidentCause3: Failure to vent
MachineryFailure: Fuel
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On March, 30 2014, this reporting officer (r/o) responded in reference to a boating accident. An explosion had come from the engine compartment on board the vessel. The vessel was moored to the owners dock at the time of the accident. Rio arrived on scene to see the victim receiving medical attention from greenwood county EMS. The victim had received 2nd and 3rd degree burns on his face, arms, and back. There were 3 subjects on board at the time of the accident. victim, owner of the vessel, and two others. Witness was standing on the engine cover at the time of the explosion. Victim was located at the helm. Subject3 was down inside the cabin of the vessel. Victim stated he turned the ignition on to check that the batteries had a charge and he heard a loud explosion. Witness stated he was lifted up about a foot high off the engine compartment at the time of the explosion. Subject3 heard a loud explosion and the cabin was on fire.  Subject3 then exited the cabin and was pushed into the water. R/O received assistance from officers in obtaining statements from the subjects. Victim stated they used a fire extinguisher and water to extinguish the fire. R/O boarded the  vessel and noticed a large amount of liquid in the bottom of the engine compartment. The liquid was believed to be a mix of fuel and water.  The exhaust fan switch for the engine compartment was in the off position. Victim stated he did not turn the exhaust fan on or open the engine compartment prior to turning on the ignition.  Victim had put the vessel in the water on March 27th and driven it a short distance from the landing to his dock. There was approximately 50 gallons of fuel put into the vessel on the some mechanical work done on the vessel. During a follow up interview Victim stated he had found a pin hole in the fuel line that had been leaking fuel into the engine compartment.  R/O issued the owner a warning for a registration violation. No summons were issued. Photographs were taken of the vessel. The victim was taken to the Augusta burn center where he received medical treatment.  He has since been released.


BARDID: SC-2014-0044
State: SC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-06-14 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Marion
County: Orangeburg
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentEvent3: Person struck by propeller
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Unit 1 struck navigational aid pylon on the water ejecting three subjects into the water resulting in the death of one subject and injury to another. Waiting on coroners report for completion of the investigation. Fatal victim had fatal injuries due to prop walking up his right side causing vital organs to leave the body. Investigator spoke with injured in the accident. She told Officer that she suffered some broken vertebrae in her neck, bruised face and lacerations on the face.


BARDID: SC-2014-0045
State: SC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-06-15 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Wylie
County: York
WaterConditions: Unknown
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator of unit 1 stated that he saw unit 2 coming at him and that the operator was looking at the bank and not alhead of him. Operator of the unit 1 stated that he yelled and sounded his horn then slammed motor in reverse just before unit 2 struck his vessel. Operator of unit 2 stated that he was looking at the bank while operating his jet ski and that he gave the vessel gas and as he turned is head he saw unit 1 right in front of him he stated that he turned left hard to try to avid an accident but could not turn in time before his vessel unit 1 causing severe damage to both units. The operator of unit 2 stated that he did not hear unit 1's horn or hear him yell. The operator of unit 2 did injure both his legs and his back and had his wife drive him to the hospital. The operator of unit 2 was charged with no proper lookout and failure to register a watercraft. -officer ---after further investigation and talking with dnr investigator we found that the operator of unit 1 was also at fault in this boat accident. Operator1 did not comply with coast guard federal navigation regulation rule 9 "narrow channel" section and rule 14 "head on situation". Operator1 while traveling out of the narrow channel on lake wylie did not stay to the far starboard side of the cove instead he was on the port side of the cove and could not see clearly and his line of sight of the jet ski unit 2 was obstructed by a boat house in the ben of the cove. Operator1 was in violation of navigation rule 14 because it states that when two power driven vessels are meeting on reciprocal courses as to involve risk of collision each shall alter her course to the starboard side so that the vessel would pass on the port side. Operator1 stated that he put the boat in neutral and was putting the boat in reverse when the collision happened and that he did not turn the boat to the starboard side.i with operator1 n 6-26-2014 and issued him a citation for violation of navigational rule 50-21-170.


BARDID: SC-2014-0046
State: SC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-06-19 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 22:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Charleston Harbor
County: Charleston
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
Unit 1 was traveling North East around the Charleston Peninsula at approximately 2145 on 6/19/2014 when Unit 1 called in for help on channel 16. USCG responded via radio. Unit1 drifted to the Carolina Yacht Club where Charleston EMS, Charleston PD and SCDNR responded. All 3 individuals were taken to MUSC and discharged that morning. Following up with the boating accident SCDNR determined that Unit1 struck the Day Board #5 Green. The DB was reported missing the following day June 20, 2014 and was replaced with a can buoy by the USCG. Injuries Unit 1 victim1: lacerations o his right shin requiring stitches. Broken cheek bone on his right side. He was discharged that following morning from MUSC (Operator of the vessel). Victim 2 broken bone is his left knee. Was discharged from MUSC that following morning. He was standing near console during the incident. Victim 3.: Laceration to the back of her head; 4 staples used to treat the wound. Deep thigh contusion to the right side of leg. She was sitting on the bow of the bow at the time of the accident.  subject#1 hit his face on the GPS screen and hit right shin on the console. Yes he impacted the vessel.  subject #2 fell to the floor of the vessel during impact. Yes he impacted the vessel. subject #3 was sitting at the bow of the boat when the vessel impacted.  Yes she impacted the vessel.  None of the Unit's were ejected from the vessel or hit the day board.  The vessel impact caused all injuries. All Unit's remained in boat after impact.


BARDID: SC-2014-0047
State: SC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-06-21 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Ralston Creek
County: Berkeley
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
At approximately 1745 hrs wzhile patrolling Lake Moultrie, I received a call from Columbia Dispatch about a boat accident that occurred on Ralston Creek off of Daniel Island located in Berkeley County. I called the complainant. SUBJECT stated that at approximately 1730hrs he was on his dock facing Ralston Creek when he heard a large crash type noise, and when he looked up he saw that two boats had collided and one person had been ejected out of a vessel into the marsh. SUBJECT stated that he ran inside and called 911. When he returned he saw one of the vessels towing the other vessel back towards the Ralston Creek Daniel Island boat landing. He stated that he asked if all parties were okay and they stated yes. I asked SUBJECT if he had any vessel registration numbers or names of parties involved and he stated that he did not. I called Columbia Dispatch and let them know that we had no information on parties or vessels involved and would further the investigation if one or both parties involved calls DNR. 
At approximately 1800 hrs I received a follow up call from Columbia Dispatch that the wife of one of the parties involved in the boat accident called in that her husband arrived home and had been ejected out of his boat and had injuries. I called the complainant2. SUBJECT2 explained that her husband, later identified, returned home and told her he had been involved in a boat accident on Ralston Creek, and was ejected out of his boat into the marsh grass. 
 
When I arrived at the V2 residence, I spoke with OPERATOR2, took photos of his injuries and the vessel damage. I had OPERATOR2 write a statement as to what happened during the boat accident, and while discussing the incident at approximately 1900hrs I was notified by Columbia Dispatch that the operator of the second vessel involved in the accident just called to report the boat accident. I had CO meet the other complainant and his two passengers involved at the Shem Creek boat landing in Mt. Pleasant to get statements. After I finished getting the information I needed from OPERATOR2, I gave him the information he would need to obtain a copy of the boat accident report, and told him I would be in touch with him once I complete the investigation and determined what if any charges would be made. I left his residence and went to the SUBJECT residence to give SUBJECT a witness statement to fill out and I headed to the Shem Creek boat landing. 

When I arrived at the Shem Creek boat landing I met with CO, the vessel operator later identified and his two passengers later identified.  I discussed the incident with all parties and reviewed their statements, and took photographs of the vessel. After I finished getting the information I needed from OPERATOR1 and his passengers, I gave OPERATOR1 the information he would need to obtain a copy of the boat accident report, and told him I would be in touch with him once I complete the investigation and determined what if any charges would be made. 
On June 22, 2014 I met with SUBJECT to pick up his completed witness statement. I also went out to his dock where he witnessed the boat accident, and I went to the location of the actual incident and got the coordinates for the accident report. I explained to SUBJECT that I would be in touch with him once I completed the investigation and determined what if any charges would be made and that he may be called to testify in court. 
After the investigation was completed, I met with OPERATOR1 on June 24 2014 in Moncks Corner. I explained to OPERATOR1 that the investigation revealed that he was the primary cause of the accident. OPERATOR1 was issued the following: 
Code Section: 50-21-170 CFR Rule 9 Narrow Channel 
Magistrate: Central Summary Court 
Date: August 4, 2014 at 1000am 
Requested Bond Amount - $470.00 
Later on that day I met with OPERATOR2 and gave him the Victim's Assistance Form information. 
Below is a summary of the findings of the investigation: 
On


BARDID: SC-2014-0048
State: SC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-05-29 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 09:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Murray
County: Lexington
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Restricted vision
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
Unit 1 was returning to Koons Landing from fishing as he came around the point of land he hit Unit 2 in the starboard side. Unit 2 was drifting fishing the two subjects in Unit 2 jumped out of the boat before impact. The operator of Unit 1 said that he never saw Unit because of the sun and his throttling motor was in the way. I charged unit 1 with negligent boat operation.  It is undetermined how operator of unit 1 was injured.


BARDID: SC-2014-0049
State: SC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-06-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 09:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Murrells Inlet
County: Georgetown
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
AccidentEvent2: Falls overboard
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Unit 1 traveling east with 2 people on board hit wake traveling at approximately 25 mph. Operator hit head on PWC and  both passengers fell into the water. Operator lost consciousness in the water Coast Guard took subject to Wicked Tuna for transport to the hospital.


BARDID: SC-2014-0050
State: SC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-06-07 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Marion
County: Calhoun
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with submerged object
AccidentEvent2: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent3: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator was driving down the river and hit a log while looking back at the motor. This caused a dramatic change in the boats course and he hit a tree severely damaging the front of the boat and breaking his leg in several places. On 6-7-2014 RO was contacted and advised of a boating incident involving a single vessel v. tree on the Congaree River inside of Calhoun County waters. RO was directed to meet with DNR Officer Ed Laney who was waiting at Low Falls Landing with the operators vessel. By the time RO was able to get to the landing the operator had been transported to the hospital in Columbia and had sustained a broken left leg from the impact. According to Officer the operator had just replaced the water pump on his vessels motor and had turned around to make sure that the motor was pushing out water when he hit a underwater obstacle, most likely a log, and this caused a drastic change in the vessels course. The vessel was forced to the right and into heavy brush where it impacted a tree on the left front bow of the vessel. This caused the vessel to come to a dramatic stop and forced the operator into a YETI cooler in the front of the boat. RO spoke with the operator and verified this account. According to the operator his left leg was broken in several areas and he is still under the care of physicians and having to undergo several more surgeries to correct the break. While the accident can be directly summed up to operators inattention, it was found to be an accident and no charges where filed by the state at this time.


BARDID: SC-2014-0051
State: SC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-07-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Keowee
County: Pickens
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Unit 1 hit a small series of waves causing injured #1 to fracture L1 vertebra while in the seated position.


BARDID: SC-2014-0052
State: SC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-06-08 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Coosaw River
County: Beaufort
WaterConditions: Unknown
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Unit 1 while en route to Bennett point landing and bile  problems and started taking on water in rough seas. The vessel capsized and both occupants swam to shore on Ashe Island where they were located and rescued by reporting officers DNR vessel.


BARDID: SC-2014-0053
State: SC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-06-10 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 08:50:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Atlantic Ocean
County: Beaufort
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
Unit 1 while casting netting for bait and drifting was struck by Unit 2. Unit 2, whose operator intended to reverse to avoid collision, powered forward while turn and struck Unit 1 in the starboard motor with its bow.


BARDID: SC-2014-0054
State: SC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-06-14 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 21:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Murray
County: Lexington
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
UNIT 1 WAS TRAVELING NORTH BOUND AND UNIT 2 WAS TRAVELING EASTBOUND. UNIT 2 DID NOT GIVE WAY AS THEY SHOULD. HOWEVER, UNIT 1 WAS NOT MAINTAINING A PROPER LOOKOUT AND NEVER SAW UNIT 2


BARDID: SC-2014-0055
State: SC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-07-20 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:05:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: ICW/Myrtle Beach
County: Horry
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Force of wake/wave
AccidentCause3: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Unit 2 drove in front of Unit 1 splashing water from a wake causing unit 1 to steer into a dock. The units were operating too close to the docks and were operating too fast for boat wakes. Unit 2 caused Unit 1 to steer into the dock to avoid collision with Unit 2.


BARDID: SC-2014-0056
State: SC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-10-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: ICW/Myrtle Beach
County: Horry
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Unit 1 was traveling south on the ICW, saw a boat to point at, raised his hand and kill switch lanyard (attached) stopped the engine. Unit 2, a friend, ran into the back of Unit 1. Unit 1 was struck in the engine and right rear transom/corner with unit 2 left side near bow./Water line. No injuries.


BARDID: SC-2014-0057
State: SC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-06-14 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Ashley River
County: Charleston
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
According to witness statements, Unit 1 came into contact with dock at Reverie on the Ashley at indeterminable speed, damaged dock guide on finger pier and gel coat on Unit 1.  The current was strong.  According to witness statements, the reason the vessel was near the docks was to retrieve a swimmer who jumped overboard.


BARDID: SC-2014-0058
State: SC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-06-16 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Battery Creek
County: Beaufort
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Hull failure
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
Unit 1, while pulling his bow on to the bank to check crab hand lines, started taking on water from his stern. When he pushed the vessel back into the water to level, it capsized. The operator made it to the bank where he called for assistance.


BARDID: SC-2014-0059
State: SC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-06-18 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:10:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: ICW/Little River
County: Horry
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
Unit 1 traveling south on ICW just south of Little River docks and was trying to avoid a dock and just before striking the dock, the operator and victim bailed off and PWC struck dock. Victim had small laceration over the left eye and small abrasion to the left elbow. Unit 1 was wedged under the dock.


BARDID: SC-2014-0060
State: SC
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2014-06-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:40:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Atlantic Ocean
County: Horry
WaterConditions: Very rough
Wind: Storm
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentEvent2: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
Unit 1 operator tour guide for group for dolphin tour. As soon as the operator headed south out of the jetties realized the seas were rough and motioned for the group to turn around. Unit 2 cut off and got too close to the rocks and were thrown off. Unit 1 and 3 tried to assist and were also thrown off. All 5 were rescued by Sunset Beach Water Rescue who were training nearby. Owner will be retrieving PWC. This accident is still under investigation and waiting on the finial information from the officer. So this case is still pending.


BARDID: SC-2014-0062
State: SC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-06-21 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: ICW/Myrtle Beach
County: Horry
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Restricted vision
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Unit 1 was idling against the current mid-channel at Enterprise Boat Landing waiting to trailer his boat. Unit 2, a sail boat, under power failed to see Unit 1 and struck Unit 1s rear starboard. Unit 1 applied throttle to prevent further collision. Unit 2 told Unit 1 vision was obstructed by a inflatable boat on their deck.


BARDID: SC-2014-0063
State: SC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-06-22 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:20:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: ICW/Myrtle Beach
County: Horry
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
AccidentCause3: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Unit 1 was traveling North when a wake pushed their jet ski towards the side of the ICW. Unit 1 was pushed onto a submerged rock pile and Unit 1 struck the submerged rock pile. Driver and Passenger of Unit 1 were thrown from Unit 1 and the driver suffered minor injuries. EMS arrived on scene and treated the Driver of Unit 1 and were released.


BARDID: SC-2014-0065
State: SC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-06-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:43:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Thurmond
County: McCormick
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Unknown
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Unit 1 was leaving the boat landing at Hickory Knob State Park. After exiting the No Wake Zone, the operator accelerated his speed. The vessel pulled hard to the right. The operator tried to correct the vessels movement but could not do so. The vessel was traveling 30 plus mph. The vessel stuck the bank, all occupants were injured. The cause is unknown.


BARDID: SC-2014-0066
State: SC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-07-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:40:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Greenwood
County: Laurens
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
Unit #1 was operating PWC while pulling an inflatable tube containing two persons. Unit #1 approached Unit #2 and turned left abruptly causing the inflatable to strike the cowling portion of Unit #2 motor. Juvenile on inflatable suffered a fractured right knee.


BARDID: SC-2014-0067
State: SC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-07-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 00:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Marion
County: Clarendon
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was sitting still in the water. Vessel 2 was traveling from Scarborro Landing and Vessel 2 strikes Vessel 1 at port stern of vessel and ramps vessel 1. Victim was in vessel 1 and suffered Blunt force trauma resulting in her death. The victim was struck by vessel 2 in the head  causing  her death to be rules blunt force trauma. Vessel 1 was not underway. There was no one at the helm, therefore no operator. Vessel 1 had their lights on which the operator of Vessel 2 did not see causing him to hit and ramp vessel 1.


BARDID: SC-2014-0068
State: SC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-10-11 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 23:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Wylie
County: York
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator was operating unit 1 on Lake Wylie when he struck a dock causing damage to dock. He then backed up and left the scene. Witnesses followed him home and called SCDNR. R/O arrived 45 minutes later to the operators house and saw the damage vessel 1 after the investigation.Operator was arrested and charged with BUI 1st, Leaving the Scene after a collision, no navigation lights and failure to register a watercraft.


BARDID: SC-2014-0069
State: SC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-07-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 02:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: ICW/Mt. Pleasant
County: Charleston
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Unit #1 was travelling north on the ICW and struck an oyster bar. Once passenger struck her head on the console and needed stitches. She ended up getting four stitches. The operator was traveling too fast for conditions.


BARDID: SC-2014-0070
State: SC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-07-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: ICW/Myrtle Beach
County: Horry
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
Unit 1 was ahead of Unit 2, both traveling Northeast on the ICW. Unit 1 slowed down and turned broadside. Unit #2 struck Unit #1 on the starboard side of unit 1, also striking the operator of Unit #1.


BARDID: SC-2014-0071
State: SC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-07-13 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:56:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Saluda Lake
County: Greenville
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Throttle
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Unit #1 was cruising at top speed in front of the Combined Utilities Ramp. The hot foot on Unit #1 stuck at full speed. The operator was unable to un-stick throttle and hit unit #2 at full speed. Unit #1 knocked a hole in Unit #2 at full speed. Unit #1 knocked a hole in Unit #2 and went air borne


BARDID: SC-2014-0072
State: SC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-04-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:42:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Murray
County: Saluda
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by propeller
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
Unit 1 was traveling east towards Blacks Bridge. Operator was standing when his hand slipped off of the steering wheel. Unit 1 cut hard to the right throwing the operator and passenger from the vessel. A nearby fisherman retrieved the subjects from the water. When investigating officer arrived on scene, Unit 1 was still circling in a right handed circular motion. The passenger in Unit 1 received a laceration to her arm After interviewing the subject at the hospital, it was undetermined what the laceration was caused by. The injured only knew that she was thrown from the boat and was cut by something.  OFficer indicated person struck by propeller.


BARDID: SC-2014-0073
State: SC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-05-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:59:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Murray
County: Lexington
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
Unit 1 containing 4 passengers was starting to pull a wake boarder who fell and broke his femur when he fell while wake boarding.


BARDID: SC-2014-0074
State: SC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-05-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:10:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Santee River
County: Georgetown
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator of Unit 1 attempted to travel east on the South Santee River. Operator of Unit 1 stated the lid flew off his cooler and struck him in the face knocking him out of the boat. Operator 11 stated he was able to swim to Cedar Island and Unit 1 floated down the Santee River. Subject was transported to GMH Hospital.


BARDID: SC-2014-0075
State: SC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-06-24 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 09:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: ICW/Little River
County: Horry
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
Unit 1 was anchored with a power pole, when the victim attempted to make a cast. The victim slipped and fell out of the boat hitting a unknown object with his head causing a cut. Victim was treated at Doctors Care in North Myrtle Beach.


BARDID: SC-2014-0076
State: SC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-07-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Whale Branch
County: Beaufort
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
Unit 1 was docked. Sometime between 10:00PM on July 3rd 2014 and 10:00M on July 4, 2014 Unit 2 traveling Northeast in the Whale Branch rove across the dock and stern of Unit 1. The damage to the dock from the propeller and a cleat was knocked off. The damage to Unit 1 was broken and scratched fiberglass on the stern on the port side, cracked motor cowling, torn motor cover, bent rod holders, broken Bimini top, steering system broken, damage to leaning post, and scratches down hull on port side. The owner of Unit 1 received a call from a neighbor passing by and immediately reported he accident to SCDNR.


BARDID: SC-2014-0077
State: SC
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2014-07-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 09:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Atlantic Ocean
County: Georgetown
WaterConditions: Rough
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Sinking
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Unit 1 left Murrells Inlet to fish Paradise Reef with 8 people aboard. At Approximately 0900 the boat began taking on water. The bilge pump was working, and the source of incoming water is unknown. Passenger handed out PFDs to all but one person on board. Boat took wave over the stern and sank quickly. Passengers called 911 while in the water.


BARDID: SC-2014-0078
State: SC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-07-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Wateree River
County: Kershaw
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with submerged object
AccidentEvent2: Other
OtherAccidentEvent: Person struck by engine
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: unseen water hazard
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
Unit 1 was traveling up river with the cowling removed from tiller handle motor. The motor struck an object beneath the water and kicked up, causing the operator's left forearm to hit the exposed flywheel.


BARDID: SC-2014-0079
State: SC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-07-09 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:10:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: ICW/Myrtle Beach
County: Horry
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
Unit 1  was traveling north on the ICW ending a rental trip from Island Adventure when they came into a wake from a sport fishing vessel. the wake struck the side and front of Unit 1 causing it to flood.  the operator fell in and occupant  fell on top of operator.  The operator's inexperience and inattention were causes of the accident.


BARDID: SC-2014-0081
State: SC
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2014-07-19 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 22:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Port Royal Sound
County: Beaufort
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (non-fuel)
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Electrical
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
While on anchor, the operator of Unit 1 noticed smoke coming from the electrical panel. The cabin quickly filled with smoke forcing Operator to the deck. Operator was unable to grab an extinguisher to attempt to put out the fire. Operator had a type IV PFD and went into the water. The vessel completely burned on site and sank. USCG rescued Operator.


BARDID: SC-2014-0082
State: SC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-07-19 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Murray
County: Lexington
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
The operation of Unit 2 was fighting over the steering wheel with his son and hit the throttle and jerked them almost hitting a law enforcement boat then throwing it forward and ran into Unit #1.


BARDID: SC-2014-0083
State: SC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-07-19 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: ICW/Little River
County: Horry
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Unit 1 was traveling toward the ocean on the ICW. Unit 1 left the navigable channel and ran aground. Passenger of Unit 1 sustained injuries to left clavicle and cuts on both knees. Victim was thrown forward in the vessel and onto the floor of the vessel.  On her way to the floor, she struck her both of her legs on an elevated seat on the starboard side of the vessel.  Her chest and shoulder area hit the floor between the drivers seat and the passenger seat of the boat causing her bruising on her chest and shoulder and tearing of some muscle tissue on the floor of the vessel. It was determined later that there was no damages done to her clavicle just bruising on her shoulder and chest, and she was discharged from the hospital with stitches(unknown how many) in her right ankle and shin that she struck on the elevated seat.


BARDID: SC-2014-0084
State: SC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-07-20 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:11:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Cooper River
County: Beaufort
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Unit 2 was following Unit 1 North West in the ICW/Cooper River to a restaurant from Savannah Georgia. The sky ahead looked stormy and it began to drizzle. The operator of Unit 1 slowed down from plane to prepare for rain and noticed Unit 2 approaching, still on plane. The operator of Unit 2 had also noticed the apparent storm and was looking at the sky when Unit 1 slowed down. The operator of Unit 1 pushed one of his passengers overboard and jumped off of his vessel before being struck by Unit 2. The bow of Unit 2 struck the center of the stern of Unit 1. Unit 2 slid on top of and over Unit 1, crossing over the port side bow of Unit 1 before landing and settling back in the waterway. The operator and passengers of Unit 2 then turned around to assist the occupants of Unit 1,retrieve those in the water, move the vessel out of the waterway and called 911. Two occupants of Unit 1 were put aboard the responding SCDNR Patrol Vessel and taken o land to meet S and received medical treatment.


BARDID: SC-2014-0085
State: SC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-08-31 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 21:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Hartwell
County: Anderson
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Overloading
AccidentCause2: Improper loading
AccidentCause3: Drug
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Unit 1 was returning to the dock in the back of a cove. When the operator pulled back on the throttle, the front of the boat went under water and Unit 1 started to take on water and then capsized to the starboard side. A five month old infant, had on a child's small Type III PFD and did not have the crotch strap fastened. He slipped out of the PFD and drowned. A 9-year old juvenile, had on an adult large Type III PFD. He was trapped underneath the capsized boat and drowned. The boat was overloaded by over 1000lbs. Alcohol/drug use.


BARDID: SC-2014-0086
State: SC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-08-31 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:58:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Keowee
County: Oconee
WaterConditions: Unknown
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Unit one was traveling out of the cove in front of Unit 2 when Unit 1 slowed down to look behind them for their friends. Unit 2 did not slow down or avoid then and ran over unit 1 causing great bodily injury to subjects on unit 1. This according to witnesses and or the operator and passengers of both units. The injuries were due to the impact of the jet skis.


BARDID: SC-2014-0087
State: SC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-08-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 22:05:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Murray
County: Saluda
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
After reviewing the statements, examining the vessel involved, and speaking with all parties involved the following can be concluded; on 8-28-14, subjects were staying at a cabin owned by their employer. The victim was paddling the vessel, with occupants on Lake Murray in Saluda County SC. The vessel began to take on water and capsized, causing on occupants to go into the water. Two swam to shore. The vessel was not equipped with a plug for the drain, or any personal flotation devices. The body of victim was recovered by the Newberry County Water Rescue and Dive team at approx. 010hrs.
 The contributing factors to this boating fatality are; no drain plug in vessel and capsizing.
The cause of death is asphyxiation due to drowning.


BARDID: SC-2014-0088
State: SC
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2014-08-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:42:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Hartwell
County: Oconee
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Sinking
AccidentCause1: Hull failure
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On 8/2/2014 at approximately 1640 hours, on the Tugaloo river arm of Lake Hartwell in Oconee County, SC an 18'5 shivered (Unit 1) was being towed by a 24"00 pontoon (Unit 2) when unit 1 began to take on water and sink. Both vessels were owned by the same person. Per owner of the vessels, the "plug" was properly installed and he felt like the old vessel had a cracked transom. Inspection of the drain plug was not possible due to the fact that the vessel was on the bottom in about 8-10 feet of water.


BARDID: SC-2014-0089
State: SC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-09-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: ICW/Myrtle Beach
County: Horry
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Force of wake/wave
AccidentCause3: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
Unit 1 was traveling north on ICW Little River Area, rental from Action Water Sportz, when it came in contact with the wake from another vessel. The operator of Unit 1 was throw in the air and landed on her left hip and leg causing injury. The subject was transported to Grand Strand Hospital.


BARDID: SC-2014-0090
State: SC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-08-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Folly River
County: Charleston
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
Unit 1 was docked with no one on the vessel. Unit 2 proceeded a port side docking, the operator cut off the motor before completing the dock. Operator if Unit 2 had no control and the current pushed Unit 2 into Unit 1's stern platform causing damage to Unit 1s port side stern and scratch on port side on unit 2.


BARDID: SC-2014-0091
State: SC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-08-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:05:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Morgan Creek
County: Charleston
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
Unit 1, Unit 2 and Unit 3 were docked at the fuel dock on Morgan Creek. Unit 2 was between Unit 1 and Unit 3. Unit 1 was in front of Unit 2. Unit 1 untied from the dock and throttled up, forcing Unit 1 forward  and collided with the side of Unit 2. Unit 1continued forward, colliding with the bow of Unit 3. Unit 1 then continued into Moran Creek before coming to a stop. Minor child received a two inch laceration to the back of the head and received approximately 20 stitches for the injury. 

I was advised by witnesses that the rental boat was un-docking when the operator forced the throttle forward, forcing the boat to collide with the back starboard side of the Carolina Skiff. The rental boat went over the top of the boat and back into the water, then colliding with the Boston Whaler's bow. The rental boat continued underneath the Boston Whaler, at which time I was advised that the passengers of the rental boat lifted the Boston Whaler off of the rental boat. The rental,  boat, still in gear, then continued further into Morgan Creek. The operator finally grabbed the throttle and placed the boat into the neutral position. Witnesses from the dock, boarded the Boston Whaler and assisted the rental boat in bringing it back to the fuel dock where it was tied up when I arrived on scene. 

It should be noted that the operator of the rental boat advised me that a dock hand with Low Country Boat Rentals advised her that she had to use a lot of force to get the boat to go into gear. She also advised them that the gauges were not working on the rental boat. She advised that she was told, "don't worry, the gas tank is full." She advised that she had been operating boats all of her life. There were ten passengers on board the rental boat. The other boats had no passengers on-board. 

Photos were taken, the owners of the boats were notified, BAR was completed, and witness statements were taken. Operator was issued a warning for negligent operation. Victim was discharged from the hospital after receiving stitches for his laceration. Unit 1: Damage to gunwale/bumper area along the starboard side of the boat with approximately a four inch gash in the gel coat/fiberglass. Bow damage to the fiberglass directly below the ladder on the boat. Bimini top bent on boat. Unit 2: Starboard gunwale damage and starboard side damage to the bumper and there are cracks in the gel coat. The side bumper is loose and hanging in an approximate four foot section. Unit 3: Fiberglass damage and a five inch gash in the fiberglass hull of the boat. Keel damage reaching the fiberglass of the boat. Scratch marks along the hull of the boat with gel coat cracks.


BARDID: SC-2014-0092
State: SC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-09-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 23:55:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Murray
County: Lexington
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
AccidentCause3: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Unit 1 was traveling south east at 20-30 mph and struck the walkway of a causing the walkway to flip over. Unit 1 then ran over the flipped over walkway and proceeded south east approximately 5 yards and ran up on shore on the starboard side of Unit 1. When unit 1 stopped it had a stump lodged 3/4 way down from front of unit 1 between port side pontoon and middle pontoon. Operator of unit 1 was charged with the following code section50-21-111, 50-21-870 (b6)50-21-170 (rule 5).


BARDID: SC-2014-0093
State: SC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-08-07 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:10:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: ICW/Myrtle Beach
County: Horry
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
Unit 1 & Unit 2 were stopped, facing southward in the Intracoastal Waterway. Unit 1 accelerated to a south heading, Unit 2 accelerated to a south heading, Unit  2 accelerated and turned left in an attempt to turn around before heading south. Unit 2 turned left into the starboard side of Unit 1, striking Unit 1 broadside below the rub line of the PWC. Unit 1 had damage to the starboard side and Unit 2 had damage to the bow.


BARDID: SC-2014-0094
State: SC
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2014-08-09 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: May River
County: Beaufort
WaterConditions: Rough
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Poor
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Unit #1, while trying to make it to Windmill Harbour and beat storm, started to take waves over the bow. The vessel started to sink. The occupants put on PFDs and swam to shore but was getting cut by oyster beads and returned to vessel where the reporting officers picked them up.


BARDID: SC-2014-0095
State: SC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-08-10 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Hartwell
County: Oconee
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause3: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Units 1 and 2 were cruising up lake toward Arues landing. Unit 1 operator said another PWC cut him off and he swerved to miss him and ran into Unit 2. The other PWC left the area and until unit 1 and 2 went to the ramp to take out. 

The stories were conflicting on what actually occurred. Operator1 was the operator of unit 1.Unit one Is a yellow Yamaha XL 700. Operator2 was the operator of unit 2. Unit 2 is a blue Yamaha XL 700. Operator1 says on the phone interview that the boat ramp that they were taking out was on the left which would put them going down the lake. Operator2 advised it was on the right which would have them going up the lake. Subject and Operator2 advised that there were a red and blue ski involved in the incident. Both Operators advise that one of the other vessels cut them off but neither can advise which color was the one that did so. Neither of the operators can advise if the other operators were male or female or the race of the operators. Both Operator1 and Operator2 advised that once the collision occurred that the other two pwc's left the area. 

The operators of unit 1 & 2 were able to get both units back to the ramp and on a trailer. Based on the damage and transfer marks on units 1 & 2, Unit one was on the port side of unit 2. Unit 1damage was to starboard side and unit 2 had damage to the port side. The operators of units 1& 2 stated their speed was a little less than 40 mph and that they were travelling side by side 15- 20 feet apart. Unit one operator stated that when the unknown vessel cut in front of him he turned right to avoid the collision and ran in to unit 2. The operator of unit 1 stated that he had less than 10hours of experience and the operator of unit 2 stated he had less than 100 hours of experience. Based on the physical evidence on the units, the statements and Interviews there was fault to all parties involved. 

Units 1 & 2 were in excessive speed in close proximity to each other to the point that neither were able to avoid the collision. Operators of units 1 & 2 to their own admission were inexperienced  on the water to the point to not avoid a dangerous situation with other operators on the lake In time to avoid the collision with each other. Both operators inattention of the traffic that they said caused the problem and each other was also a contributing factor. Units 1& 2 were travelling too fast at the distance they were apart and did not recognize the other operators they saw in time to avoid the incident with them or themselves. No cases were made to either of the units. Due to the lack of evidence on the unknown parties on the red or blue pwc's the Investigation on tracking them is unfounded.


BARDID: SC-2014-0096
State: SC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-08-15 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Thurmond
County: McCormick
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
Unit #2 was trolling for crappie. Unit #1 was towing a skier. Unit #1 operator stated he was looking back, when he turned his head forward he saw Unit #2 vessel. Unit #1 stated he jerked the throttle into reverse but it was too late and unit 1 made impact with Unit #2.


BARDID: SC-2014-0097
State: SC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-08-18 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: ICW/Little River
County: Horry
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
MachineryFailure: Engine
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
Unit #1 was traveling North on the ICW. Unit #1 hit a wave and the engine shut off. Unit #2, which was following behind Unit #1, was unable to turn or slow down and ran into the back of unit #1. The operator of Unit 1 obtained a dislocated wrist due to impact with vessel 2.


BARDID: SC-2014-0098
State: SC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-07-19 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 02:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Wylie
County: York
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
The operator of Unit 1stated that he was traveling north on Lake Wylie and he struck unit 2 because he did not see it. The operator of Unit 2 stated that they were fishing sitting still and saw Unit 1 coming straight at them and that Unit 1 turned at the last minute striking his boat on the starboard side cracking the hull of Unit 2. The passenger in unit 2 stated he fell when the boats struck and his lower back was sore, but he did not go to the hospital. Operator1 was charged with negligent operator for failing to keep a proper lookout.


BARDID: SC-2014-0099
State: SC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-09-20 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:56:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Keowee
County: Oconee
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Unit 1 struck rocks on the shore of Lake Keowee. The impact threw two of the subjects out of the vessel. All subjects refused medical treatment. The vessel suffered significant damage to the starboard side at the stern of the boat. Also damaged was the propeller. All this according to the passengers of the vessel and no other witnesses.


BARDID: SC-2014-0100
State: SC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-08-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:40:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: ICW/Myrtle Beach
County: Horry
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause3: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Units 1 & 2 were rentals from Island Adventures Water Sports. Both units headed south out of the wake zone. Units speed increased out of the wake zone and unit 1 turned across in front of Unit 2 and Unit 2 struck Unit 1 in left side injuring the left leg of the operator Unit 1 and damage to unit 1 above the waterline and upper shell of PWC Unit 1.


BARDID: SC-2014-0101
State: SC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-07-24 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 22:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Murray
County: Lexington
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause3: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
Unit 1 was drifting near Goat Island, in the evening. Unit 2 was coming up from the north side of the lake and did not see Unit 1 until the last minute. Unit 2 immediately pulled to the right when it did it sideswiped Unit 1, breaking off the front anchor and damaging the platform. Unit 2 sustained damage to the entire port section of the boat and continued onwards. Unit 1 reported the incident to SCDNR. Unit 2 was charged with 50-21-170 & 50-21-111


BARDID: SC-2014-0103
State: SC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-07-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:35:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Beaufort River
County: Beaufort
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person struck by propeller
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On July 26, 2014 at approximately 1735 at the sandbar in the Beaufort River, an individual was struck by the propeller of Unit 1. According to the operator of Unit 1, the victim was a member of a group that appeared to be struggling against the current. In an attempt to assist the victim and several others Unit 1 made way towards the group. The victim stated that he called for his father to throw a line from their boat to assist him and the others when he noticed Unit 1 approaching. The victim stated that he began to yell at the operator of Unit 1 to get away from the area. One of the occupants of Unit 1 assisted one member of the victim's group in avoiding the propeller. The victim was then struck by the prop in the lower torso. Several occupants of Unit 1 assisted the victim into their vessel when the victim stated that he had been struck. Unit 1 then located a DNR vessel where he was then transferred and transported to Beaufort Memorial Hospital where he received medical treatment.


BARDID: SC-2014-0104
State: SC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-07-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Wateree River
County: Kershaw
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with floating object
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: unseen water hazard
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Unit #1 was traveling down river. There was a wake from another boat. That wake caused a floating object to be under the water for a short period. Unit 1 struck the object causing a hole in the boat. Passenger was thrown out of the boat and struck an unknown part of the boat. She had a laceration to her left ankle which required stitches. No other injuries were reported.


BARDID: SC-2014-0105
State: SC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-08-31 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:23:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Murray
County: Lexington
WaterConditions: Rough
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Injured subject was standing on the left side of the console. The boat hit a large wake and the subject fell to the floor and broke her left ankle. Rough water and being in a small vessel contributed to the accident.


BARDID: SC-2014-0106
State: SC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-08-31 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:20:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Greenwood
County: Laurens
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
The operator of Unit 1 stated that he was stationary with his motor off when Unit 2 struck his boat starboard side corner. Unit 2 stated he was looking down at his phone not paying attention when he struck Unit #1.


BARDID: SC-2014-0107
State: SC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-08-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 07:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: ICW/Myrtle Beach
County: Horry
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Excessive speed
AccidentCause3: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Unit #1 was traveling North on ICW in North Myrtle Beach. Unit #2 was legally traveling south on ICW as unknown vessel. The wake of the Unit #2 approached with Unit #1 and Unit #1 did not navigate directly into the wake forcing Unit #1 into boat lift and dock area damaging ski/dock. While Interviewing operator, R/O inquired of him how the injuries occurred. Operator explained to RIO that he did not remember anything from the accident. Operator was complaining of injuries to his collarbone, knee and leg, but could not provide any further information to the R/O about how the injury occurred or what he may have hit to cause the Injury. R/O believes the injury could have been caused by any of the objects involved In the accident, the boat lift, the jet ski, or the dock area the injured subject landed on. There was no way to tell based of the evidence at the scene to determine definitively what caused the damage and with the subject "blacking out" and not remembering anything, there is no way to know what caused the injuries.


BARDID: SC-2014-0108
State: SC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-09-27 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:10:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Russell
County: Abbeville
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Sinking
AccidentCause1: Equipment failure
EquipmentFailure: Other
OtherEquipmentFailure: damaged plug
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Unit #1 was coming to the dock. Unit #1 took on water at starboard side rear vessel. Unit #1 got the vessel closer to the ramp before it completely sank. After removal of the boat Unit 1 informed me that a damaged plug in the starboard side rear pontoon caused the vessel to take on water. No injuries.


BARDID: SC-2014-0109
State: SC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-07-27 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Marion
County: Berkeley
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with floating object
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: unseen water hazard
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
The operator of the vessel was underway (estimated speed 20 mph) in the channel in Lake Marion when he struck a floating log (or similar object). This resulted in a hole in the hull of the vessel and the foot of the motor being knocked off. There were no injuries as a result of this incident.


BARDID: SC-2014-0110
State: SC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-07-12 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 23:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Pee Dee River
County: Darlington
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Alcohol
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Both subjects were in the boat traveling north on the Pee Dee River when they struck several limbs sticking up out of the water from a submerged log. Both occupants were ejected. Survivor swam to the other side of the river Victim held on to the clump of limbs. After talking to Survivor, Victim began to swim for the other side. He struggled against the current and went under approximately 200 yards downstream. Survivor was found the next morning by a passing boat. Victim's body was located on the morning of the 14 approximately 100 yards from the search area.


BARDID: SC-2014-0111
State: SC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-09-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: ICW/Myrtle Beach
County: Horry
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Poor
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
1 was Docked @ New Peachtree Landing. Unit 1 had no one on board. Unit 2 launched from landing and backed into the bow of unit 1 causing the boat to hit the dock and chip the gel coat of unit 1. Operator of Unit 2 states that he never hit unit 1 but that his wake caused from unit 2 launching caused unit 1 to hit his wake caused from unit 2 launching caused unit 1 to hit the dock causing the damage. After taking statements and reviewing the damage to Unit 1, R/O is unable to determine what exactly caused the damage to Unit 1. R/O was given conflicting statements from witnesses. Unit 1 does have damage consistent being pushed against the floating dock. Investigation led R/O to investigate any damage on Unit 2 but R/O was unable to find any damage consistent with backing into Unit 1. Operator of Unit 2 however did admit to R/O that he believes that his wake from backing the boat caused the damage and accepts responsibility. R/O believes that witnesses were close to incident and heard the boat hit the dock causing the loud noise and causing damage to the Unit 1 and that unit 2 was so close to unit 1 that it may have appeared to them to have hit Unit 1, but without any damage to unit 2 it is impossible to say with confidence that unit 2 hit unit 1.


BARDID: SC-2014-0112
State: SC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-09-13 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Shem Creek
County: Charleston
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator docked vessel at Shem Creek Bar and Grill. When operator came back out, vessel had damage to the port hull. Operator believes a pontoon boat was tied to his vessel while he was inside Shem Creek Bar and Grill. Operator was unable to get any information on the other vessel as it was gone when he arrived back on the scene.


BARDID: SC-2014-0113
State: SC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-08-13 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Winyah Bay
County: Georgetown
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
Unidentified vessel inbound to Winyah  Bay caused significant wake. Unit 1 underestimated the wake and the impact caused two female passengers to fall inside of the vessel and the fall caused a back injury to the first victim and bruises to the second victim. Inured parties were met by EMS at East Bay Landing and taken to Georgetown Memorial hospital.


BARDID: SC-2014-0114
State: SC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-10-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:50:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Charleston Harbor
County: Charleston
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
Unit 2 was coming down from plane, Unit 1 was coming up to plane. Both on the same course, Unit 2 steered right to avoid collision, Unit 1 steered the incorrect way (left) and collision resulted.


BARDID: SC-2014-0115
State: SC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-10-21 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 22:50:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Charleston Harbor
County: Charleston
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
Unit 1 was coming across the Charleston Harbor on 10/21/2014 at approximately 22:30 traveling in the direction from Crab bank towards Ashley River. Operator reported to Officer he went around a Container Ship. Operator reported that he thought he was far enough up the river to start making his pass of Castle Pinckney when the boat hit the beach. R/O found at the scene that the boat went across the beach approximately 30 feet and stopped in the salt marsh. Two Passengers were injured the victims were sitting in the bow of the boat which resulted in the injuries due to hitting the interior of the boat.


BARDID: SC-2014-0116
State: SC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-09-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 00:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Charleston Harbor
County: Charleston
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause3: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
Unit 1 was un-mooring and attempting to depart docks while current and wind overtook Unit #1 and port quarter of Unit #1 collided with bow of moored Unit 2. No Injuries.


BARDID: SC-2014-0117
State: SC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-08-24 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: May River
County: Beaufort
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (non-fuel)
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Engine
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Unit 1 was headed up the May River to the sandbar in the upper reaches when the operator noticed smoke coming from the engine. Bluffton PD Marine Patrol passed the vessel and was flagged by the occupants of Unit 1. BPD assisted with fire extinguishers and put the fire out. The fire was caused by engine over heating.


BARDID: SC-2014-0118
State: SC
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2014-10-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:40:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Battery Creek
County: Beaufort
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (unknown origin)
AccidentCause1: Unknown
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
Unit 1 was tied up in the marsh where the owner had been making repairs the day before. Unit 1 caught fire on 10/2/2014 destroying the vessel and motor. Port Royal Fire Department extinguished the fire and investigated. According to the fire department report, the area of origin of fire was in the operator/passenger area. The heat source was undetermined and the item the first ignited was unknown. Fire Report stated that the cause of the ignition was undetermined after investigation.


BARDID: SC-2014-0119
State: SC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-09-16 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Atlantic Ocean
County: Georgetown
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator Unit# 1 traveling north in the Atlantic ocean from the Murrells Inlet jetties. Operator Unit #2 also traveling north slightly ahead and to the right of operator #1. Both operators attempt to turn westward towards the shore to "Jump" the wakes of the skis in front of them at the same time. Operator #2 struck the left front end of unit #1 and caused unit #2 to strike operator#1. Operator #1 was knocked from his ski and he advised that he did not lose consciousness. Operator #2 was not thrown from her ski and did not complain of any injuries at the time of this report. Operator #1 was transported back to the dock by another employee of Captain Sparrows and was met by EMS. Operator #1 was transported to Waccamaw Hospital and treated for a cut over his left eye requiring 8 stitches. Operator #1 was also treated for a bruised middle finger on his right hand that he did not Remember injuring. Both subjects were issued state warnings for Negligent Operation. Injury to operator 1 was caused by unknown section of Unit 2.


BARDID: SC-2014-0120
State: SC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-11-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 01:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Morgan Creek
County: Beaufort
WaterConditions: Very rough
Wind: Storm
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Unit 1 with 3 occupants when shrimp baiting near Morgan Island. The weather turned bad with heavy winds. Unit 1 headed east up Morgan River. When the vessel reached the point between Morgan and Pine Island a wave swamped the vessel making it unable to continue. Operator called 911 and Beaufort Marine Search and Rescue retrieved the 3 occupants and took them to Eddings Landing. The boat was swamped. No injuries.


BARDID: SC-2014-0121
State: SC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-10-27 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 21:50:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Watershed
County: Lancaster
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Sudden medical condition
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
Single Individual in Unit 1. Subject found in partially sunken vessel with legs outside of boat and chest inside the boat. Fishing line from rod was wrapped around the trolling motor. Subject appears to have fallen out of the boat. It is assumed he suffered cardiac arrest while attempting to re-enter the vessel.


BARDID: SC-2014-0122
State: SC
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2014-08-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Wateree
County: Kershaw
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Sinking
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On August 30, 2014 at approximately 1930, Unit 1 was adrift. While Unit 1 was adrift it took a wave over the stern of the boat. At this point the owner of the boat pulled the plug out of the boat with the intentions of his son driving the boat to let the water run out. However operator was confused and took the plug from his father to put back in the boat. At this time there was too much water in the boat and it continued to sink. Boat and motor were not recovered.


BARDID: SC-2014-0123
State: SC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-10-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 21:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Murrells Inlet
County: Georgetown
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent3: Sinking
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
Unit 1 was entering the Murrells Inlet jetty from the Atlantic Ocean. Upon entering the jetty Unit 1's spot light went out. As a result Unit 1 struck the south jetty. Unit 1 was able to back off the jetty and beach the vessel. The vessel sustained a hole in the hull in an unknown location and completely sunk.


BARDID: SC-2014-0124
State: SC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-10-17 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:50:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Cooper River
County: Berkeley
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Restricted vision
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
Unit 1 was traveling north on Wadboo Creek. Unit 2 was traveling south after rounding a land mass. Unit 2 then struck Unit 1. Unit 2 had an obstructed view and failed to keep a proper look out. The collision occurred on 10/17/2014 and was reported on 11/13/2014.There was damage done to the bow of both units.


BARDID: SC-2014-0125
State: SC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-12-27 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:20:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Ashley River
County: Charleston
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Unit #1 was tied off to the docks. No one on board of Unit #1. Unit 2 was approaching the dock. The current pushed the vessel into Unit 1. Unit 2 made contact with the bow and anchor of Unit 1. Unit 2 came by too close of conditions.


BARDID: SC-2014-0126
State: SC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-12-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:50:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Ashley River
County: Charleston
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Weather
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
Unit 1 was pulling away from the dock, in reverse. A gust of wind caught the vessel, and pushed it back towards the dock. The Port Stern of Unit 1 made contact with the Stbd Hull amidships of Unit 2, then continued in reverse, making contact with the bow Unit 3


BARDID: SC-2014-0127
State: SC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-07-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:20:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Private Pond
County: Horry
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentCause1: Improper loading
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Unit #1 was being paddled by Operator from the stern when Occupant was sitting in the bow. Occupant got on his knees while fighting a large fish preparing to land the fish as it got closer to the boat. The Occupant fell forward into the pond. Occupant came to the surface and Operator held out the dip net to help him. Occupant grabbed the dip net with both his hands pulling so hard that Operator fell out of the boat. Operator then struggled to swim to the bank. Occupant  did not make to the bank and drowned.


BARDID: SC-2014-1000
State: SC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-07-19 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:53:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Edisto River
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent3: Capsizing
AccidentCause1: Unknown
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
According to a misle report (691799), a 28-foot sea Ray ran aground and began to take on water.  The sole occupant onboard was rescued by the Coast Guard.  He sustained a cut to his arm that required medical treatment.  The vessel was left and later capsized.  Vessel damages were estimated at $79,600.


BARDID: SC-2014-5000
State: SC
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2014-05-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 22:06:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Savannah River
WaterConditions: Unknown
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentEvent3: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Unknown
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
According to a MISLE report (680401), a vessel was considered a total loss after it was abandoned post-accident.  Two people and their dogs were rescued by the Coast Guard after hitting the jetty at the entrance to the Savannah River.  The vessel was taking on water when last left.  The owner did not want to attempt to salvage it.


BARDID: SC-2015-0001
State: SC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-01-17 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 08:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Winyah Bay
County: Georgetown
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
AccidentCause3: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Unit #1 was cruising behind another vessel when Unit 1 crossed over the wake from the boat in front of it. The impact of Unit 1 with the wake caused both occupants to fall overboard. Victim was in the bow of Unit 1, he was hospitalized with a cut to the top of his left hand. His left hand was cut on an unknown object in the boat as he fell overboard.


BARDID: SC-2015-0002
State: SC
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2015-01-17 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 22:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: lONG cREEK
County: Charleston
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (fuel)
AccidentCause1: Equipment failure
EquipmentFailure: Other
OtherEquipmentFailure: propone hose
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Unit 1 was moored to an anchor. Unit 1 operator claims he was watching TV and the propane heated hose caught fire.  The occupant tried to extinguish then fled to the dingy. Total loss of the boat due to fire. The occupant had superficial burns to his hands. Occupant did not go to the hospital.


BARDID: SC-2015-0003
State: SC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-01-27 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:39:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Congaree River
County: Richland
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
On January 27, 2015 operator was operating is boat, Unit 1, on the Congaree River near the Wateree River. Unit 1 had just pulled anchor from fishing and was heading back up river to the landing. As soon as Unit 1 got on plane operator took his hand off the wheel and it locked hard right and it went into the Cypress Trees causing the operator to fall over the console of the boat and break his arm. The boat sustained 2000.00 worth of damages due to impact-gel coat damage, gashes and dings to the starboard side of the boat, broken trolling motor and mount.
 Operator fell over the console of the boat when it impacted with Cypress Trees resulting in a broken right arm of the operator.


BARDID: SC-2015-0004
State: SC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-03-19 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Battery Creek
County: Beaufort
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
Unit #1, thinking it was in the ICW, tried going under the Parris Island Bridge. The mast struck the bridge, as they were backing off the port side struck the navigational light pile on's. Although photographed no visible damage to bridge was seen. Unit #1 was concerned bridge had no height markings on it. South Carolina Department of Transportation as notified.


BARDID: SC-2015-0005
State: SC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-03-15 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Bowen
County: Spartanburg
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
The victim was operating the PWC at approximately 30-35 mph when coming under a bridge. Victim made a swing to the right like to make a turn and ran into the dock with 2nd victim on the back of the PWC. This was the first time they were on a PWC. Driver died as a result of head trauma. His 10 year old son riding as passenger has was admitted to the hospital with injuries, however has made a steady recovery and has been moved to another hospital in order to start physical therapy.


BARDID: SC-2015-0006
State: SC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-03-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:35:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Wylie
County: York
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator was test driving his recently traded PWC (Unit 1) in Lake Wiley, SC at Allison Creek Landing at approximately 7:25PM. Passenger was a passenger on Unit 1. Unit 1 left the boat ramp and headed north around the fishing point before attempting to turn around, the operator let off the throttle and turned the handles. At that time, Unit 1 capsized, throwing Operator and Passenger into the water. Operator and Passenger both were not wearing life jackets. Operator attempted to flip Unit 1 back over while Passenger attempted to swim approximately 10 yards to the shore. Passenger struggled to stay afloat and went under, so subject jumped into the water from the shore to grab Passenger. subject began pulling Passenger back to the shore. At this time, two otherswere cruising and heard yelling. They steered their boat to subject, and helped him bring Passenger to shore. Passenger was initially unresponsive, but gained consciousness. 
 


BARDID: SC-2015-0007
State: SC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-03-20 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Beaufort River
County: Beaufort
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Grounding
AccidentEvent3: Sinking
AccidentCause1: Equipment failure
EquipmentFailure: Other
OtherEquipmentFailure: loose bilge fitting
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
While traveling north in the ICW Beaufort River unit one began taking on water through a lose bilge fitting. Operator beached vessel on oyster pile at the t of the McTeer Bridge in the Beaufort River. SCDNR removed two occupants. Unit one continued to take on water and sank at the location.after the the vessel (Unit1) swamped and sank near the Mcteer Bridge in the Beaufort River the Owner and Operator of Unit 1 was able to locate the position of the vessel from the top of the bridge. They were able to recover the vessel and remove it from the water. Due to the vessel being submerged for such an extent of time there was significant salt water damage to the vessel as well as the outboard engine. The estimate of $5000 is approximately the value of the engine and electrical fixes to the boat.


BARDID: SC-2015-0008
State: SC
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2015-03-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Murrells Inlet
County: Georgetown
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent3: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Steering
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was headed North on the ICW. Vessel 1's steering failed and sharply turned starboard. Operator of vessel 1 tried to correct the steering but was unable to do so and vessel 1 ran into the bank and trees. The operator's top left shoulder hit the wall of the stairs and his back hit the steering wheel upon final impact. Both areas bruised. Subject2 went through the bathroom door resulting in a cut left pinky finger, forehead bruising and bruised hips. Subject3 was on the bed and hit her head and nose on wall and leg on counter, which resulted in bruising.
 


BARDID: SC-2015-0009
State: SC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-03-21 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 04:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Hartwell
County: Anderson
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper loading
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Unit 1 was trolling away from the dock at Green pond boat ramp. Unit 1 rocked by occupant in the boat and unit 1 flipped over, causing the occupants to enter the water. Both occupants left the scene and went home. The injured occupant was transported to ANMED Hospital for Hypothermia.


BARDID: SC-2015-0011
State: SC
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2015-05-07 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 09:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Charleston Harbor
County: Charleston
WaterConditions: Very rough
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Poor
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Weather
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
Unit 1 was outbound of Charleston Harbor under sail. Operator said that the wind pushed the sailboat onto the end of the south jetties. The vessel hit the rocks and became grounded. Boat totaled due to the grounding.


BARDID: SC-2015-0012
State: SC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-04-12 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: ICW/Myrtle Beach
County: Horry
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Unit 1 was a rental ski from thomas outdoors. Unit 1 headed north on the icw out of the wake zone and got off course to right, let go of the throttle and tried to steer left without throttle. Unit 1 struck a raised dock post, operator's face hit the post and the passenger hit their head on the dock. The operator sustained a broken jaw and check bone break. The passenger sustained a concussion.
 


BARDID: SC-2015-0013
State: SC
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2015-04-18 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Stono River
County: Charleston
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (fuel)
AccidentCause1: Failure to vent
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
AccidentCause3: Ignition of spilled fuel or vapor
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Unit 1 was tied to Limehouse landing dock. Unit 1 failed to blow the engine compartment for a reasonable amount of time to remove fumes. When Unit 1 started engine, an explosion occurred and vessel was on fire.


BARDID: SC-2015-0014
State: SC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-04-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 22:50:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: ICW-Isle of Palms
County: Charleston
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
Unit 1 was heading southbound on the ICW.  A failure to maintain proper lookout/adjustment  to the operators vessel  caused  the vessel  to veer off course and  strike a walkway on the water.  Before the collision Unit 1 turned the wheel to the port side to avoid  a head-on collision. The vessel came to rest on a shell bank approximately 30 feet in the marsh.


BARDID: SC-2015-0015
State: SC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-04-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 23:25:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Charleston Harbor
County: Charleston
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
Unit #1 was running an estimated 40-50 mph. traveling from Shem Creek through shipping channels towards Wappoo Cut. Unit 1 traveled outside marked channel and struck Shutes Folly shell bank. Unit 1 traveled over the shell bank landing on the other side. All 3 passengers were ejected. One person suffered internal injuries striking console/ steering wheel during ejection thus causing internal injuries and bleeding which resulted in his death. Another possibly struck the console ,as well, during ejection and suffered a broken pelvis. The third suffered no injuries, just ejected. All were able to get back in the boat until authorities arrived on the scene.
 


BARDID: SC-2015-0016
State: SC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-04-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Murrells Inlet
County: Georgetown
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator of Unit 1 was traveling south in Allston Creek. Op 1 attempted to turn east to travel in Oaks Creek. Op 1 stated he struck a "WAKE" which ejected him from his vessel. Op 1 was not wearing a kill switch or life jacket. Op 1 sustained cuts from an unknown object to his left arm that required 14 stitches and 2nd left toe. While in the water, Op 1's boat continued to travel in circles until he was assisted by an unknown boater to retrieve it and then the boater left the scene. Op 1 was then met by Murrells Inlet F and transported  to Waccamaw Hospital.


BARDID: SC-2015-0017
State: SC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-05-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Greenwood
County: Laurens
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Unit 1 backed out of a slip at the Light House Marina on Lake Greenwood. The operator stated he put the vessel (Unit 1) in forward motion and it rapidly moved forward striking the dock. Part of the dock was broken off the main walkway.


BARDID: SC-2015-0018
State: SC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-04-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: ICW/Myrtle Beach
County: Horry
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (fuel)
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Engine
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
At approximately 14:00 on 4/28/2015 the operator of Unit 1 was launching at the Rosewood landing in Socastee. Upon starting the ignition, Unit 1's hull caught on fire. The majority of the hull was on fire in minutes. Horry County Fire Dept responded to the scene to extinguish the fire. Unit 1 operator received 2nd degree burns on the sole of his left foot. The estimated amount of damage is $800.00 the hull of Unit 1 was destroyed but the boat motor may be salvageable. The operator of Unit 1 bought vessel 1 on 4/24/2015 and is in the process of mailing the paperwork to SCDNR. According the a statement made by the operator/owner of the boat the boat "literally caught fire and blew up upon launching at Rosewood Boat Landing. It was an immediate explosion on trying to crank the boat immediately prior to unstrapping the bow hook. It had just been topped off with 25 gallons of fuel and the exact cause of the fire/explosion is unknown".
 


BARDID: SC-2015-0019
State: SC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-05-12 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:43:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Ashley River
County: Charleston
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by propeller
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
Unit 1 was pulling 2 individuals on a tube. Unit 1 was doing circles to increase wave height, when the tubers partially came off the tube. The tubers held onto the tube while the boat approached. One wake struck Vessel 1 from Port, another wake struck the tube from starboard, throwing the boat up and tube underneath starboard of vessel.  Vessel 1 was still in gear pushing the vessel over top of the tubers. One person received prop strike injuries to the left thigh and foot. The other received prop strike injury to her left calf, right leg and buttocks.
 


BARDID: SC-2015-0020
State: SC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-04-22 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Moultrie
County: Berkeley
WaterConditions: Rough
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
The operator of Unit 1 and his spouse were fishing near the Pinopolis Dam on Lake Moultrie. A wave came over the transom of the vessel causing it to fill with water and capsize. Witnesses 1 & 2 were nearby in a separate vessel and rendered assistance to both victims by bringing them to safety. As of 4/23/2015 unit 1 was tied to the Pinopolis Dam. Authorities at Santee Cooper are also aware of this incident. There were no injuries as a result of the incident.


