RedactedNarrative: Operator #1 stated to the effect of:  I was securing the tow line to the samson post of my vessel. I looked up to make sure there wasn't any other vessel in the area and my hand got caught between the samson post and the tow line.
  
  Investigation at the scene revealed:  Operator #1 was assisting NJSP Marine Unit with the salvage of a vessel which was on fire.  The operator of V#2 gave verbal permission to have Sea Tow remove the vessel from the waterway and transport the vessel to Ocean Gate Yacht Basin.  Operator #1 secured the tow line to the bow of V#2.  While securing the tow line to V#1 samasom post, Operator #1 looked up to make sure there wasn't any other vessel traffic in the area.  While doing this the tow line had caught his right hand and got wedged against the samson post.  Operator #1 was able to free his hand and advised he thought he broke his hand.  Due to the fact the vessel was sinking he was unable to slow down.   The undersigned picked up another Sea Tow Captain.  The undersigned was able to transfer the Sea Tow Captain onto the Sea Tow Vessel and Operator #1 was transferred to my vessel.  Operator #1 was transported to the Seaside Municipal ramp.  Operator #1 advised he was going to go to the hospital on his own and did not request and further medical assistance.
   