RedactedNarrative: Vessel one was being operated by Operator near Rattlesnake Bayou in Plaquemines Parish, LA. At approximately 7:00 am vessel one was being operated at cruising speed, approximately 40-45 mph, when it struck a submerged object near the Lake Washington Oil and Gas Field. The collision caused the vessel to become disabled, and upon further inspection the operator found that most of the lower unit had been sheared off. The operator was able to contact Sea Tow and was able to be towed into port by them.
  
  No injuries were sustained by the two occupants. No drug or alcohol use is suspected. PFD's were not used. The type of incident is Striking Submerged Object. The primary contributing factor is Submerged Object