RedactedNarrative: Vessel One was travelling northbound in the Mississippi Sound on the east side Coffee Island with five persons onboard the vessel.  The vessel was travelling approximately 40 mph, according to the operator, when the operator failed to see a piling in their path of travel.  Vessel One struck the piling causing major damage to the vessel''s bow and port side. No major injuries were reported, and medical attention was declined. The piling does not belong to Alabama Marine Resources, was not apart of ATON, and the owner is unknown at this time.