RedactedNarrative: Single vessel collision with dock at Fort Pierce City Marina.
  
  The vessel operator, Operator 1 stated that" the wind and strong current from the incoming tide caught him by surprize and due to the fact that one of the two inboard deisel motors was inoperable, he could not take evasive action to avoid the collision."
  The vessel collided with the north side of "C" dock along the starboard side. The collision resulted in damage to the concrete of the dock and bent one safety pole which was bolted into the dock. The vessel itself sustained some cosmetic damage however, the vessel was is such disrepair, it was dificule to determine what was a result of the collision and what was pre-existing. I did verify that the starboard motor was inoperable.  Through interviewing Operator 1, it was determined that there were no other machinery or equipment failures that contributed to the collision.Operator 1 is not a US Coast Guard licensed Captain, nor is he required to be. He by his own admission is unfamiliar with the waters and hazardous currents around Fort Pierce City Marina. Operator 1 stated that "he had less than ten hours experience operating a vessel of this size and type however, he had been a mate for others who had operated such vessels."