RedactedNarrative: Unit #1 operator stated while he was entering the Chicago Lock from Lake Michigan, he lost reverse in Unit #1''s docking mode and the steering also stopped working. He said as a result, he was unable to keep Unit #1 from striking Unit #2 which was moored to the side of the Lock. He said Unit #1 grazed Unit #2 on the swim platform causing no apparent damage to Unit #2 . He said Unit #1 sustained a six inch scratch in the paint "midship starboard above the water line". He added that he later learned Unit #1 had a "fried" computer relay which caused the mechanical failure.
  
  Unit #2 operator said he was moored to the North wall of the Chicago Lock when Unit #1 entered the Lock. He said when it was apparent that Unit #1 was going to collide with Unit #2, he moved Unit #2 forwards eight to ten feet; however, he was unable to move Unit #2 far enough out of the way in time. He said Unit #2 was struck in the port side stern by the starboard side bow of Unit #1. He said Unit #2 had damage to the swim platform rub rail, the transom''s wood varnish was damaged, and there was a dent in the upper transom. He estimated the repairs to cost approximately $5,000. He also said it appeared the only damage to Unit #1 was a scratch in the gel coat. 
  
  Neither operator had the passenger''s names who were on board either vessel. 
  
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