Operator # 1 was heading north bound within the inter Coastal Waterway near marker #215, when for unknown reasons, operator #2 turned vessel #2 to port and crossed the bow of vessel #1, causing the accident.  An inspection of the tract line on vessel #1  (8241) showed the point of impact for the two vessels.  From studying the point of impact it was determined that operator #1 was maintaining his course along the right hand portion of the channel.  Upon inspecting vessel # 2, it was determined that the damage along the starboard side was consistent with operator # two improperly turning to port in front of vessel #1.

Operator #2 was issued Summons SPA for violation N.J.S.A. 13:82-1.8 Rule #14 failing to pass port to port.
Summons for violation Of N.J.S.A. 12:7-76 careless operation
Summons for violation of N.J.S.A  12:7-61 No Boating Safety Certificate
Summons for violation of N.J.S.A. 12:7-77 No type IV throwable device.
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