RedactedNarrative: This date, while patrolling the Shrewsbury River in Highlands Borough , I overheard the USCG/Sandy Hook Station via VHF radio that there was a capsized vessel within the vicinity of the Earle Naval Pier.  While en route to this location, I had 10comm confirm same.  Upon arriving on scene, I observed the following agencies assisting: Earle Naval Pier Security, USCG/Sandy Hook, and Monmouth County Sheriff's Dept. whom had all (3) POB's on board.  Vessel #1 was observed to be capsized and adrift, approximately 1 mile east of the Earle Naval Pier and in the main channel. 
  
    I continued this investigation along with Monmouth County Sheriff's Dept. at the Leonardo State Marina.  Due to a high volume of calls, Sea Tow and TowboatUS were unable to provide assistance and would not be available for another (4) hours.  I contacted Earle Naval Pier personnel and inquired on whether or not we could moor the vessel to the pier until one of the tow agencies was available.  This request was denied because of USNS Medgar Evers (T-AKE-13) presently being moored at the pier.  Assistance was requested from the USCG reference a tow however, same declined and could only mark the vessel if requested.  As a result, SFC towed Vessel #1, utilizing NJSP Vessel #2222 to the Leonardo State Marina located in Middletown Twp., Monmouth County. 
  
    While at the Leonardo State Marina, Vessel #1 was righted with the assistance of a conventional tow truck from the Sunoco Gas Station located at 560 HWY 36 in Belford, NJ 07718.  To continue, Vessel #1 was removed and trailered by the registered owner.  
  
    Operator #1 stated to the effect while on scene:  I just recently purchased the boat and launched it out of the Leonardo State Marina for the very first time.  After fishing for 3-4 hours, we began to quickly take on water from the rear portion of the boat.  By the time I noticed that the pump was not working, the boat had taken on too much water and it began to sink.  We all grabbed life vests and jumped off the boat.  The naval security boat grabbed us first and then transferred us over to the Monmouth County Sheriffs boat.
  
    Conclusion: An inspection of Vessel #1 did not reveal anything visibly wrong the stern plug nor overall condition of the hull that would result in same taking on water.  The above incident was partially a result of the operator's inexperience.  Note: Due to Vessel #1 capsizing, I did not see any surface signs of contamination, ie: gas.    
    
    No injuries reported on scene.
  