Operator # 1 stated:  " I was attemptingto dock the boat for fuel when the current got me.  I tried to turn but was unable to avoid hitting the other boat."
 
Witness # 1 Stated:  "I was fueling the vessel along the port side, when I observed the other vessel attempting to dock. He came around twice and had to abort both time due to the strong current.  On the third attempt, he got to close and ended up striking my vessel."
 
Investigation revealed:  Operator #1 was attempting to doc his vessel at the Barnegat Light Marina, when for unknown reasons, he struck vessel #2.  Impact occurred when vessel #1 struck vessel #2 with it's bow pulpit. 
 
Operator of vessel #1 was issued a summons for not having a Boating Safety certificate.
Barnegat Light Boro