RedactedNarrative: Operator #1 stated to the effect:  I was going through the channel in the area of Belmar Marina and struck one of the dredge pipes.  I am not sure if there is any damage to my boat.
  
  
  Investigation revealed:  Operator #1 was traveling in a southerly direction in Shark River, Neptune Township, when same struck a submerged object, while approaching a dredge barge.  The vessel then returned to Shark River Yacht Club for repairs.  At the time this vessel accident was reported, the vessel had yet to be removed from the water.  Operator #1 stated he was unsure of any damage at this time.  No damage was able to be observed.  No injuries were reported.  While attempting to continue this investigation, I was unable to determine what operator #1 struck.  At the scene,  Mobile Dredging was observed conducting dredge operations in the vicinity of the vessel accident.
  
  It should be noted that this is one of several report's taken reference damage to a vessel in the vicinity of the dredging operations.  
  