RedactedNarrative: Documented vessel DO948625 (v1) was northbound in the ICW approaching the Blackburn Point Bridge.  Captain of V1 was near the bridge standing by for an opening.  
  
  Operator stated he was too close to the bridge and tried to reverse his vessel.  At this time he lost power to his port engine.  The vessel then got caught in the strong current and high winds causing his vessel to get turned around.  V1 port stern side then struck the fender system on the southeast corner of the bridge.  Captain of V1 was able to get his port engine started again and was able to reverse through the bridge.