RedactedNarrative: Operator 1 stated to the effect: I was heading south about three miles off the Absecon Inlet when I noticed my bilge pump kick on. Upon checking the engine room I noticed about a foot of water.  I then traveled inbound the Absecon inlet where I ran aground. 
  
  Investigation of the scene revealed:  The vessel B-Bet was traveling south bound from Barnegat Light NJ to Fort Lauderdale FL. The vessel was approximately 3 miles off the coast. The operator, noticed he was taking on water in his engine compartment. He then redirected his travels to the nearest point of land. While he was inbound the Absecon inlet the vessel ran aground inside the north jetty. He requested Tow Boat US assistance. Tow Boat removed the vessel from the shoal and towed same to AC Marine in Atlantic City.  No injuries were reported at the scene. 
  
  No further action taken
  