ON 8/27/13 It was reported that vessel POWELL N AROUND struck two other vessels and left the scene of the accident. Operator1 was reported to be the operator of the vessel.Operator1 stated that due to his starboard engine failure it shifted the vessel sideways at which point he struck the two vessels. Operator1 stated he needed to get out of the channel to prevent further wrecks and damage, and this is why he left the scene. Operator1 later contacted the owners of the vessels. All damages were taken care of with the private parties. The vessels that were struck were, TEQUILLA SUNRISE, and S. LUCIA. Estimated damage was a 1,000 dollars per vessel. There were no injuries during this accident. an occupant of TEQUILLA SUNRISE during the accident and stated that when the vessel POWELL N AROUND struck the two vessels it immediately left the area. She wasnt able to identify the occupants or operator of the vessel.

the investigator indicated nav rules violation as a cause.
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