RedactedNarrative: At approximately 7:56 AM on Saturday, September 26, 2020, I responded to a call for a vessel accident in the Annapolis City anchorage in the vicinity of mooring ball #33. I arrived on scene and spoke with the owner of US Documented Vessel "Legacy", USCG Documentation Number 928791. The vessel owner, Operator 1, reported that while he was moored to Annapolis City mooring ball #33 another vessel struck his boat on the port side just forward of amidships. I examined the area of the vessel specified by OPERATOR 1 and found damage to the teak railing, gelcoat, and metal accent rail.
  
      I spoke to the owner/operator of the striking vessel, US Documented Vessel "Berschert" USCG Documentation Number 1150757. The vessel owner, Operator 2, admitted to accidently striking the other vessel. OPERATOR 2 stated that he had started his motor while preparing to get underway and had not realized it was in gear. He then went below deck to finish his preparations. While below deck, OPERATOR 2 felt the impact of the collision and came topside. He realized what had happened and took his vessel out of gear. 
  
      OPERATOR 2 spoke to OPERATOR 1 about the incident and promptly provided all information for insurance and reporting purposes. While I was speaking to OPERATOR 2 about the incident, he admitted the incident was caused by his lack of attention and failure to control his vessel to avoid the collision. OPERATOR 2 was issued a Natural Resources Warning for violation of the navigation Rules, Rule 8, Action to Avoid Collision.
  
      All events occurred in Anne Arundel County, Maryland.
  
      This case is closed.