RedactedNarrative: On July 1, 2018, at 1115 hours, I, Corporal was dispatched to respond to the Deep Creek Marina gas dock located in McHenry cove of Deep Creek Lake for a reported vessel collision which had resulted in damage. I arrived at 1117 hours, and met with Deep Creek Marina staff who informed me that a Harris pontoon bearing Maryland registration MD9278CS, had struck a docked Sea Ray bearing Maryland registration MD1476BT as it was attempting to leave the marina. Marina staff led me to the pontoon boat, which had remained on scene, where I made contact with the operator.
   Operator1 stated that upon attempting to maneuver his vessel away from the dock, he struck the docked Sea Ray with the rear of his port pontoon, resulting in damage to the starboard area of Sea Rays swim platform. Damage consisted of scuffs and scratches at the point of impact, as well as separation of the two fiberglass pieces making up the swim platform. Marina staff stated that they had contacted their repair staff and were advised that the damage would be over $2000.00 to repair. The damage was consistent with a slow speed collision, and it did not appear that the operator was acting in a negligent manner. Operator1 stated that he didn't realize his vessel was as close to the Sea Ray when he was attempting to turn around.
   Marina staff were able to provide owner information for the Sea Ray. Marina staff stated that they would make contact with the owner and advise him of the incident, as well as provide this report number.
   Information was gathered for both vessels involved, as well as the seven additional occupants of Operator1's vessel. Operator1 was issued one warning for failing to obey rules of the road (Failure to maintain proper lookout). Photos were obtained of damaged areas on both vessels, and were attached to this report.  All these events occurred in Garrett County, Maryland.
  