RedactedNarrative: On May 29, 2019, the operator of vessel 1 was involved in a boating incident causing damage to vessel 2.
  
  Operator1 was leaving the boat slip at Southport Marina in vessel 1.  While she was leaving the marina she began to have issues controlling the vessel and was unable to avoid a bow to bow collision with vessel 2, a moored vessel.  Vessel 2 sustained gel coat damage caused by the pontoons colliding with the bow.
  
  Operator inexperience was the contributing factor in the incident.  Alcohol nor drugs were a contributing factor. Both vessels were equipped with required safety equipment.
  
  
  ********THIS INCIDENT REPORT IS PRELIMINARY AS THE OFFICER IS STILL TRYING TO MAKE CONTACT WITH VESSEL 2 OPERATOR TO ASCERTAIN MORE INFORMATION AND THE MB4.1 REPORT.  THIS INFORMATION WILL BE UPDATED ONCE RECEIVED*********
  