Vessel #1 was out bound in the Shrewsbury River, traveling with the outgoing tide.  He waited for the Sea Bright - Rumson Bridge to open.  Operator #1 initiates his approach to the opening span and sees another vessel entering the span, inbound, at the same time. Operator #1 then turned to starboard in order to avoid a collision with the other vessel.
By turning to starboard with a strong outgoing  tide the vessel spins to the right and strikes the Ice breaker. While fending off,  operator #1, broke his thumb.
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