Officer and I responded to a call involving a commercial vessel located N.E. of Watson Island within Miami Dade County. Upon arrival, I made contact with United States Coast Guard (USCG) Coxswain, with sector Miami, who briefed me about the accident. He informed me that a tour boat, identified as Island Princess, collided with two sailboats that were anchored and tied-up together, identified as Oblix (FL4243BG) and Isanti (FL9962PJ).  The operator of V-1 Captain, stated that he experienced mechanical problems which led to the collision.  However, the USCG conducted an inspection on the engine/steering system and were unable to find evidence of any mechanical failure.

The total damages sustained to all three vessels was approximately $36,000.  There were no injuries.

Onboard of Island Princess were approximately twenty three people, (attached to the report is the list provided by USCG).

MIAMI                         