RedactedNarrative: Investigation Revealed:  Vessel #1 was heading outbound at the Brielle Rail Bridge on the Manasquan River. Vessel #2 was heading inbound at the Brielle Rail Bridge on the Manasquan River. Based on both operator's statements, it was determined that both vessels were simultaneously attempting to transit through the Brielle Rail Bridge opening. The passageway through the Brielle Rail Bridge is narrow, as well as the bridge obstructs the view of other vessels transiting through. As per Rule 9(f) Narrow Channels, of the Navigational Rules of inland waters, a vessel nearing a bend or an area of a narrow channel or fairway where other vessels may be obscured by an intervening obstruction shall navigate with particular alertness and caution and shall sound the appropriate signal prescribed in Rule 34(d). Both operators failed to comply with this rule, subsequently resulting in a head-on collision. Vessel #1 sustained damage to the starboard side bow and railing. Vessel #2 sustained damage to the bow of the vessel. There were no injuries reported. Both vessels departed the scene under their own power.
   
  (NARRATIVE TAKEN VERBATIM FROM NJSP REPORT).