RedactedNarrative: Vessel 1 was travelling southeast and struck vessel 2 which was engaged in commercial clamming at the time of accident. The operator of vessel 1 states he did not see vessel2 and that his fenders were stuck under his steering wheel. Operator of vessel 1 states that due to that he could not take evasive action to avoid the collision. Vessel 2 was unable to take action to avoid the collision due to his clamming gear being in the water.