RedactedNarrative: On Saturday, October 25th, 2020, at approximately 1738 hours, I was investigating a boat accident that occurred earlier in the day, when another accident occurred. A passenger that was on the vessel that was struck (Vessel 2) yelled, "DNR, DNR, they hit our boat." I walked over to their vessel and directed the striking vessel to dock their vessel in order to exchange information, obtain witness statements, and further investigate the accident. There were no injuries involved.
  
  Vessel 1, the striking vessel, was a 1987 28' Carver Mariner, displaying Maryland registration 8223 DC. The vessel was owned and operated by Operator 1. There were four adult and three children (whom were all wearing the proper type III PFDs at the time of the accident).
  
  Vessel 2 that was struck was a 2014 60' Princess Flybridge with USCG documentation 1250648. The vessel was docked along Ego Alley with two people on board at the time of the accident. There were two vessel occupants. 
   
     I interviewed all of the parties and found that their accounts of the incident were the same. Operator 1 was headed into Ego Alley, when he attempted to turn around prior to the end of the waterway at the city dock. Operator 1 turned to his port side and got turned around to head back out of Ego Alley to go to Pusser's Carribean Grille. While making the turn to his port, his starboard transom swung wider than he anticipated, subsequently striking Vessel 2 approximately 3 to 4 feet above the waterline, near the mid section of his starboard bow. The wind was blowing from the northeast, subsequently causing Operator 1's vessel to drift toward Vessel 2. This caused two different locations of contact in a 15 foot section along the starboard side of Vessel 2. In addition, the starboard exhaust housing was damaged and fiberglass was cracked. The other damage to Vessel 2 was a gouge in the gelcoat and a secondary 8 to 10 inch scuff.  There was no damage to Operator 1's vessel. Vessel 2 estimated the damage to his vessel to be around $11,000. Operator 1 stated that it was his mistake and he was willing to cooperate fully. Both vessels had the proper safety equipment onboard and were insured. A vessel accident report will be completed and attached to this report. 
  At this time, Operator 1 will not be charged due to the high traffic volume, a northeast wind (side to), and the inability to properly maneuver.
  
  All events occurred in Anne Arundel County, MD.
  
  This case is closed
  
  