RedactedNarrative: Vessel 1 was being operated in an eastbound direction just exiting the Port Everglades Inlet. Vessel 2 which had Vessel 3 in tow was being operated in a west bound direction within the Port Everglades Inlet. 
  
  Vessel 1 struck Vessel 2 at midship of the vessel. Vessel 3 which was in tow by Vessel 2 struck Vessel 1 at the stern and scraped along its starboard side. 
  
  At approximately 2045 Hours Vessel 1 made a 45 degree turn into the path of Vessel 2. Vessel 1 struck Vessel 2 at midship. Vessel 2 was impaled by Vessel 1. Vessel 1 then reversed out of Vessel 2. Vessel 1 was then struck by Vessel 3 at its stern and at that point continued to scraped alongside Vessel 1.
    
  	The operator of Vessel 1 advised he made a 35 degree turn within the Port Everglades Inlet just before the second set of channel markers. He was under the assumption the red and green lights he saw ahead were channel markers. The operator of Vessel 1 turned directly into Vessel 2. The Operator of Vessel 2 hailed Vessel 1 on Marine VHF channel 16 numerous times advising Vessel 1 to adjust his course. Vessel 2 was unable to adjust their course due to having a vessel in tow and the distance between vessels prior to impact. Vessel 1 struck Vessel 2. Vessel 1 was lodged into the side of Vessel 2. The operator of Vessel 1 then reversed out of Vessel 2 placing the vessel in direct path of Vessel 3. Vessel 3 struck vessel 1 at its stern then scraped along its side. All persons involved did not advise of any injuries and did not request medical attention.