RedactedNarrative: Operator 1 stated in effect: i was approaching the fuel dock with the bow of my boat.  The employees on the dock are supposed to help me since i have a sailboat.  I hit the wooden ladder on my first attempt.  I also hit the dock on my second attempt.
  
  Witness #1 stated in effect :  he was coming in too fast and hit the wooden ladder.  On his second attempt, he hit the dock again and damaged the fuel pump on the dock. 
  
  Witness #2 stated in effect:  he came in too fast and hit the wooden ladder.  He attempted to dock a second time and hit the dock again.
  
  Investigation revealed:   vessel #1 was approaching the atlantic highlands marina fuel docks located at atlantic highlands, monmouth county.  Vessel #1 was traveling eastbound.  Due to operator inattention, the operator of vessel #1 failed to use due caution while approaching the docks subsequently striking the fuel dock on two separate occasions.  Vessel #1 sustained damage to the bow of the hull and the starboard side of the hull.  The point of impact was determined by the damage to vessel #1 and fuel dock.  No injuries reported.  No fuel leakage.  The ladder on the fuel dock sustained significant damage.  The fuel pump sustained minor damage.
  