RedactedNarrative: On Friday, June 25, 2018, operator was taking a group of friends out on his vessel, Full Choke, for an offshore fishing trip.  At approximately 3:30 am, he was navigating the channel to go out of Oregon Inlet when he veered to the right of the green channel buoy where the channel narrows near the barge moored for the Bonner Bridge construction.   Operator's vessel ran aground causing extensive damage to his propeller shafts and struts.  The area where Operator ran aground was congested with other fishing vessels and construction barges.  However, none of these vessels directly contributed to this incident.  USCG deployed out of Oregon Inlet and refloated the vessel due to the navigational hazard it presented to the other vessels in the channel.  Operator's vessel was then escorted back to Wanchese Marina where it was found to be in compliance with all safety equipment requirements.  There were no injuries involved and all occupants used their PFDS.
  
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