RedactedNarrative: Operator #1 stated to the effect: I was making a u-turn in order to dock the vessel. At the end of the maneuver I put the vessel into reverse to slow the vessel. The vessel's throttle seems to stick and I hit the vessel that was in the rear of me.
  Operator #2 stated to the effect: I was getting ready to dock, when I observed a boat coming at my starboard side. I was unable to avoid to other vessel and he hit my vessel.
  Investigation at the scene revealed: Both Vessel #1 and Vessel #2 were docking at Golden Nugget Marina, Dock E Atlantic City, Atlantic County. Operator #1 was approaching Dock E on the south side, during the approach Operator #1 made a wide starboard turn. At this time, Operator #2 was also approaching Dock E from the south side and was facing north. As Operator #1 completed the maneuver he shifted the vessel into reverse, striking Vessel #2 in the starboard side with the stern of the vessel. Operator #1 and Operator #2 failed to maintain a safe following distance as well as a proper look out. No visible damage was observed to Vessel #1. Two ten inch gouges to the gel coat and fiberglass were observed, just above the waterline on the starboard side of Vessel #2. No injuries were observed or reported at the scene.
  