RedactedNarrative: On May 22nd 2021, a single vessel incident occurred upon Fontenot canal within Salvador WMA, St. Charles Parish.  Vessel 1 (2017 21' Triton Fiberglass) was operated by Operator as he and one passenger, Occupant were returning from a bass fishing trip.  At approximately 10:30 AM, Operator attempted to operate vessel 1 to planing speed Westbound within the canal.  He immediately struck a submerged pipeline in which belonged to WHC Energy Services Company.  Due to impact with the submerged pipeline, vessel 1 sustained apparent damage to the lower unit of the Mercury 250 outboard motor.  Upon investigation, alcohol is not considered to be a contributing factor.  PFDs were observed within vessel 1 but were not utilized during incident. The safety kill switch was determined to have been affixed to operator prior to impact.  WHC Energy personnel were present at the location of the incident and assisted vessel 1 occupants by towing the boat to Somme’s Marina in Lafourche Parish.