On 1/8/2013 at about 3:20 p.m., V1 was hit by V2 while moored at the Port Ludlow Marina in Jefferson county. 

Vessel #1 - 1979, 45'11" Cheoy Lee fiberglass cabin motorboat (VEDA ELIZABETH) powered by a 240 HP Ford Lehman motor.  
Vessel #2 -  2011, 143'3" Westport Shipyard GRC fiberglass cabin motorboat (SOLUTION) powered by a 7000 HP MTU Inboard motor.  
  
V1 reported that while moored, during strong winds, V2 attempted to dock near his vessel.  V2 struck the bow of V1 snapping the bow sprit.  After pivoting in reverse, V2 again struck/squeezed V1 against the dock. 

No injuries or fatalities reported. 
No apparent alcohol involvement. 

Damage to V1 is estimated at $25,000.00. 
No damage reported to V2. 

V1 reported having 10 PFDs on board.  V2 had 24 PFDs.  No PFDs were being worn at the time of the incident. 

Neither Operator had a Boater Education Card. 

Both Operators reported having over 500 hours of experience.   


(V1) completed an ASA Basic Keelboat class. 
 (V2) indicated being a Licensed Captain/Merchant Mariner Credential.  No indication of his formal training. 

No Rules of the Road Violation.
 
After 3 attempts to obtain the BAR for Vessel #2 from Jefferson CSO, the BAR was received on 2/12/2013.  In reviewing the BAR, it was discovered that Vessel #2 was a Commercial vessel.  The report was forwarded to the 13th District RBS Administrator, on 2/13/2013.
Port Ludlow