RedactedNarrative: Vessel 1 was outbound the Hillsboro Inlet bridge opening with an outgoing tide following behind a large sportfish (BOLO). As vessel 1 was coming through the fender system, A 2017 Sea Ray, "Ticun" that was inbound attempted to proceed through the bridge opening at the same time. 
  
  Vessel 1 operator did not feel there was enough room for both vessels to pass through simultaneously and attempted to avoid a collision by going into reverse. 
  
  Due to the strong outgoing tide, the bow and front starboard quarter of his vessel made contact with the South side fender 
  
  system below the bridge tender house as the vessel got sideways. The inbound Sea Ray also went into reverse prior to coming through the bridge once he saw vessel 1 losing control allowing him to pass through first. Vessel 1 suffered damage to the bow under the anchor, the rub rail, and the bow railing but was still operational. No injuries occurred to anybody on board. No additional at this time. 
  