RedactedNarrative: Operator # 1 stated to the effect: I was heading north in the Barnegat Bay when I struck the dredge pipe in the area just north of Barnegat Beach. 1he vessel started taking on water and called my father. My vessel was sitting on the top of the dredge pipe. After several hours, we were able to pump the water out of the vessel. We then towed the vessel to South Harbor Marina and pulled the vessel out of the water. There were no lights on any of the dredge piles or markings. 
  
  Investigation revealed Vessel # 1 was traveling northbound in the Barnegat Bay when it struck a dredge pipe. At this time the vessel began taking on water. Operator# 1 was able to pump the water out of the vessel, and tow it to South Harbor Marina. Vessel # 1 sustained damage to the bottom of the hull and entire engine. There were no reported injuries at the scene. 
  
  Barnegat Bay Dredging Company in Harvey Cedars was contacted in reference to this incident. They advised their equipment did not sustain any damage.