RedactedNarrative: On 06/04/2021 at approximately 0447 hrs cst just outside the southern entrance to the Panama City Pass both vessels came in contact with each other in a nearly head on collision. V01 owned/operated by OP1 was headed approximately SSW while V02 owned/operated by OP2 was headed approximately NE when the collision occurred. 
  OP1 sustained non life threatening injuries to his face and head, while no persons onboard OP2’s vessel sustained any injuries.
  Both operators were issued warnings for Improper lookout.
  After a brief discussion with the USCG personnel I approached the subject vessels and separated them to begin my investigation. First, I Identified and spoke with OP1 owner/operator of the Red Sea Pro vessel. He stated he was exiting the Panama City Pass (South bound) just after 0500 when he made contact with V02. OP1 stated he didn’t see V02 approaching before collision. V01 sustained damage to the bow area to include the loss of a hatch door and a new Minn Kota Tolling motor (Pictures included), the throttle control handle is also broken in half and the steering mechanism on the motor appears to be bent. OP1 sustained damage to his face to include a laceration to the forehead and a swollen/blackened right eye, it is believed OP1’s face made contact with the center console above the steering wheel. After speaking with OP1 Sea Tow took him and his vessel back to his local residence at Hibiscus by the Bay Marina. 
  V02 a 25’ Cape Horn with twin 150 hp Yamaha outboards is owned/operated by OP2. V02 owner/operator stated while approaching the Panama City Pass after a fishing trip, he was operating his vessel with the assistance of radar. OP2 stated he noticed V01 just before impact and had no means of avoiding the collision. OP2’ vessel sustained substantial damage to the port bow, however it was above the waterline and did not include water gaining access to the interior of the hull. No injuries were sustained by anyone onboard OP1 vessel. OP1 has a laceration to his fore headed and a swollen/blackened right eye. OP1 stated that when he arrives back at the dock via being towed by Sea tow, His wife would be taking him to Bay Medical to get checked out.
  