RedactedNarrative: 06/24/2018
  Operator #1 stated in effect: "I had departed from the Channel Club Marina, and had approached the Shrewsbury River Bridge when I observed it closed.  I was aware that the bridge opens up every hour, so I was jogging it back and forth while the bridge was about to open.  That is when my port engine stalled out and wouldn't restart.  The current was very strong and took my boat towards the bridge.  I attempted to reverse but was unable to steer due to only having one engine.  When attempting to reverse, the stern of my boat struck the bulkhead of the bridge on the port side.  At that point, I was unable to reverse and the rough current forced it under the bridge.  The fixed part of the bridge was too low and my flybridge, and bimini top struck the underside of the bridge.  Eventually, the current forced my boat underneath the bridge and I was able to drop anchor and secure my boat."
  
  Investigation Revealed:  The operator of vessel #1 was waiting for Shrewsbury River Bridge to open in order to continue northbound on the Shrewsbury River, Sea Bright NJ.  While waiting for bridge to open, Vessel #1's port engine stalled.  Due to the strong current and angle of Vessel #1, Operator #1 was unable to reverse or safely navigate his vessel away from the bridge.  Operator #1 attempted to put his vessel in reverse and struck the bulkhead with its port side stern mounted swim platform.  Due to the force of the current and an engine malfunction, Vessel #1 continued to be forced underneath the fixed east side of the Shrewsbury River Bridge. At this time, Vessel #1's fly bridge struck the underside bridge structure.  As a result the accident with the bridge, Vessel #1 sustained damage to its stern, port side, and fly bridge.  The Shrewsbury River Bridge sustained no structural damage.  No injuries were reported at the scene.  Vessel removed by Tow Boat US.
  