Vessel 1 was traveling in the early morning hours in the area of Bayou Rigolets when it struck a floating dredge pipe in the area, causing damage to the lower unit of the outboard motor of the vessel.  According to the operator and passengers of Vessel 1, the dredge pipe was not properly lit.  There were no injuries involved in the incident.  PFDs were on board the vessel, but were no used and alcohol was not a factor.
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