RedactedNarrative: Investigation Revealed: Operator #1 was attempting to maintain his position within the Manasquan River awaiting the opening of the Transit Rail Bridge, when due to his inattention of the proximity of the slow speed buoy, vessel #1 struck same. The slow speed buoy became entangled in the port side drive shaft, causing the port motor to become in-operational. Operator #1 attempted to compensate and maneuver vessel #1, which was now facing west in the Manasquan River, but struck same with it’s port side radar arch and again with it’s starboard side swim platform. Operator #1 the successfully navigated vessel #1 from under the bridge and secured same at the Hoffman’s Marina fuel dock. A visual inspection of vessel #1 revealed extensive damage to the radar arch. The amount of damage to the port side drive shaft/rudder is unknown. The slow speed buoy was observed to be lodged underneath vessel #1’s swim platform. There were no reported injuries as a result of the accident. There was no damage to the structural concrete bridge stanchion. A visual inspection of the Hoffman’s Marina fuel dock and pilings did not reveal any observable damage. Sea Tow arrived on scene and towed the vessel from Hoffman’s Marina without incident. 
  
  
  (NARRATIVE TAKEN VERBATIM FROM NJSP REPORT V530 2014 00029B)