RedactedNarrative: Even though the date of the accident was 08/05; it was not reported until a month later.  Since it was well after the fact, there was difficulty tracking down the party involved and getting the necessary information.  The owner/company of V1 was cited for various infractions.
  Upon interview, the operator stated he was backing away from island 36 or 37 (he couldn't remember) and advised he must have hit a rock or something.  He further advised as he was headed back to the marina one of the engines stopped working.  He said he reported the engine trouble to the company.