RedactedNarrative: On August 13, 2017, at approximately 1700 hours, I, Officer of the Maryland Natural Resources Police, received a call for a boat accident in the Annapolis Harbor in front of the Fleet Reserve Club Building. 
  
        Upon my arrival, I located Officer of the Natural Resources Police who was already speaking with both captains of the vessels. Annapolis Police Department was also on scene to assist. Vessel number one (1) was the offender in this incident.  Officer relayed to me the story of what happened according to the captains and witnesses. 
  
        At approximately 1655 hours, Operator1 was leaving from slip number 9 in City Dock. As Operator1 was leaving, he started to pull forward but realized that his vessel wasn't responding when he shifted into reverse. His vessel headed straight toward the Fleet Reserve Club building. Bracing for impact, Operator1's vessel crashed bow first into the dock where he also hit a light pole; the resistance pushed him backward into the channel, barely missing contact with other vessels in the channel. His vessel then headed toward another vessel that was tied off to the dock and made contact on the engine and port stern. His vessel was then pushed into the dock where they could safely tie off. 
  
        Vessel number two (2) was unoccupied at the time of the accident. V2 owner was at the Fleet Reserve Club at the time and watched the incident happen. Operator1's vessel is described as a 28 foot Sea Ray and V2 owner's vessel is described as a 20 foot, 11 inch Pro Line. Both boats had minor damage, mostly scuffs and paint transfer (See attached). 
  
        Annapolis Harbormaster's office had video footage of the entire incident which confirmed what Operator1 explained. Operator1's vessel was found at fault and Operator1 was in contact with his insurance company to make the claim. Both vessels will receive estimates on their vessels and will be contacted for a follow up. The vessels appeared to be operatable and were able to leave the scene. 
  
        All events occurred in Anne Arundel County, MD.
  