RedactedNarrative: V01 was attempting to dock at Seafarers Marina. While maneuvering the vessel in strong wind and tidal currents the operator attempted to shift the vessel from reverse to forward to avoid collision with V02. When shifting the shifting cable became detached, causing the vessel to move in reverse and collide with a dolphin and V02 when the throttle was applied. 
  
  PRE-CRASH 
  Operator1 was operating V01 as he returned to Seafarer’s Marina. Operator1 was going to dock his boat on the end of the “T” dock, behind Vessel2. Operator1 stated the reason he was going to do this was because of the difficulty he had pulling his vessel into its slip with the wind and current. 
  While V01 was attempting to dock, the wind and current began to push the vessel away from the dock. As Operator1 maneuvered his vessel, the wind and current pushed his vessel towards the front of Vessel2’s vessel. 
  Vessel2 subjects were attempting to assist Operator1 with docking his vessel. Subject1 stated after V01 had missed the dock and passed by V02 she went to use the restroom in V02. Subject1 stated while she was in the restroom V01 struck V02. 
  
  CRASH 
  V01 was located in front of V02. Operator1 stated his vessel was in reverse as he was trying to clear himself from the docks and vessels. He stated he realized his vessel was about to strike V02. When Operator1 recognized this he attempted to shift his vessel to forward and applied the throttle in order to avoid striking V02. When Operator1 throttled the engine to move forward the vessel moved in reverse and the aft (rear) of V01 struck a dolphin (group of pilings used to secure lines to in order to holdfast vessels) and the bow (front of V02). During the collision subject2 was on the back area of V01 and Operator1 was in the helm of V01. 
  At the time of the collision subject3 was on a finger pier attempting to get a line to V01, subject3 was on the back of V02 attempting to get the dingy ready for V2 subjects to go assist V01 and subject5 was in the cabin of V02. 
  
  POST CRASH 
  Operator1 stated after his vessel malfunctioned he assessed his vessel and discovered the gear shifter cable had come undone. He stated he was unable to shut his vessel off at the helm. Operator1 stated he had to go into the engine room to utilize the emergency shut off. 
  Operator1 was able to put his vessel at anchor. He repaired the shifter cable then took his vessel to Arlington Marina, where it was easier for him to dock and spend the night. 
  
  CONCLUSION 
  Operator1 was attempting to dock V01 when the wind and tide pushed his vessel passed the dock. While maneuvering his vessel away from the docks and other vessels Operator1’s gear shifting throttle became unknowingly detached. Operator1 attempted to shift his vessel to forward and throttle his vessel away from striking V02. With the cable detached Operator1’s vessel remained in reverse so when he applied more throttle his vessel struck a dolphin and V02. 
  
  During the collision approximately $0 in damage occurred to V01 and approximately $30,000 in damage occurred to V02. 
  
  October 16, 2014 
  At approximately 4:00 PM I returned to collect sworn written statements from Vessel2, Subject1 and subject3. While collecting the statements Subject1 informed me the day after the accident she began having pain in her neck and tingling in her arm. She stated she went to the doctor October 15, 2014 and was receiving treatment for the injuries. I also made contact with subject3. She stated she had pain in her right knee as a result of the accident and planned to seek treatment