RedactedNarrative: On 07/27/2021 at approximately 1815 hours Maryland Natural Resources Police was dispatched to a vessel accident after the fact. We responded to the Sunset Marina via our patrol vessel. The Captain of the “Catch 23,” reported another vessel struck the bow of his vessel while he was docked in Sunset Marina.
  Upon arrival, I made contact with the Captain of “Catch 23” and he identified himself as OWNER 2. OWNER 2 stated he was performing maintenance on the vessel when the vessel was struck. OWNER 2 stated he didn’t witness anything due to him performing maintenance on the vessel. OWNER 2 stated the other vessel, which he identified as the “Sea Note,” stopped and provided him with their contact information and said they were docked at the White Marlin Marina in Ocean City. OWNER 2 said he didn’t know the extent of the damage because it was on the bow and he wasn’t able to see it. I told OWNER 2 to come aboard my vessel and I would get him close to inspect the damages. Once OWNER 2 was able to assess the area, he stated the vessel had previously been hit, but fiberglass and the custom “wrap” were damaged more. OWNER 2 stated the fiberglass damage would cost approximately $3,000 to repair. I provided OWNER 2 with my contact information and the NRP case number for the vessel accident investigation before clearing the marina and responding to White Marlin Marina.
  Upon arrival at the White Marlin Marina, I made contact with the Captain/ Owner of the “Sea Note,” who identified himself as OPERATOR 1. OPERATOR 1 stated Sunset Marina had just launched his vessel after being on dry dock. OPERATOR 1 said he was attempting to spin his vessel around to have the bow of the vessel pointing to the exit channel of the marina when he observed congestion of vessels in the fuel dock/ launch area of the marina. OPERATOR 1 stated a pontoon vessel was close to his vessel and not giving way to his maneuvers. OPERATOR 1 said he attempted to reverse his vessel but had the fuel docks at his stern and wasn’t able to avoid rubbing the bow of the “Catch 23,” with his vessel’s bow. OPERATOR 1 provided me with a written statement about the incident and all the pertinent information regarding his vessel. I provided him with my contact information and the NRP case number for his insurance.
  Cleared without further incident.
  All the above incidents occurred in Worcester County, Maryland.
  