RedactedNarrative: Operator of Vessel #1 stated to the effect of, "I was entering Absecon Inlet at a slow cruising speed.
  There was another boat by me that changed direction for no reason. I attempted to turn and slow to
  avoid him but he turned right in front of me for no reason. I'm not even sure I made contact with him
  because I did not feel any impact. He yelled over to me that I did hit him."
  
  Operator of Vessel #2 stated to the effect of, "We were coming back from the ocean in the area of the
  jetty, when the other boat ran us over. I was using my cell phone to make a video recording and have
  the whole thing on tape."
  
  08/17 /2019 (Saturday):
  On the above, date I was patrolling Absecon Inlet in Atlantic City, Atlantic County, New Jersey.
  During this time I was waved down by passengers on a white 33' open Mako vessel. Same advised that
  they were just involved in an incident and were told by another vessel that they hit them. The driver of
  vessel #1 was unsure if they ever made contact. 
  
  I advised both vessels to exit the inlet and pull into Clam Creek. Here I spoke with all parties involved and asked if anyone needed any medical treatment and all refused. I obtained the above statements from the operators and inspected both vessels. 
  
  I was able to observe black bottom paint transfer from the bottom of vessel #1 onto vessel #2. This was specifically observed on the white dock line wrapped around the rear port side cleat on vessel #2. I also observed gelcoat I fiber glass damage to the rear port side stern of vessel #2. It should be noted that the area of the accident is Absecon Inlet which is totally straight and the marked channel is over 100 yards wide. 
  
  Based on all the above findings and operator statements I determined that Vessel #2 is at fault. Operator #2 was unlicensed and was distracted at the time of the accident making a video recording. Based on the above information the impact was similar to a side swipe and not a passing situation. The vessels were going nearly the same speed as they entered the inlet. However it is the duty of all vessel to take action to avoid collision. 
  
  Vessel #1 should have also slowed his speed when vessel# 2 began to operate close to him.
  
  