RedactedNarrative: On January 13, 2019, Lt. received an emergency text message from the U.S. Coast Guard, Orleans sector, of a vessel (LA 6743 FX) about to impact the seawall in Orleans Parish. Agent was notified of the incident that morning when shift started. Lt. advised Senior Agent that the vessel is currently hitting against the sea wall in Orleans Parish near the Lakefront Airport. Agent went to the location and immediately noticed the main mast sticking out of the water.  Agent was then escorted by security personnel onto the airstrip so that photos can be taken.
  
  Agent contacted the U.S. Coast Guard, Orleans sector to get the phone number of the operator of the vessel.  Agent contacted the owner and operator of the vessel. Owner claimed that he was returning from a sailing trip earlier that morning (1/13/2019) when his inboard motor ran out of gas. At that time, he claimed to have dropped anchor. He called BOAT US for a request for fuel at 0240 hrs, however, was told that due to harsh conditions that they would not have assistance until sunrise.  Strong winds eventually pushed the sail boat closer towards the sea wall in Orleans Parish. Operator called BOAT US again at 0445 hrs to notify them of proximity of the seawall. BOAT US then connected the operator to the US Coast Guard, Orleans sector, and notified them of the situation . At approximately 0515 hrs the vessel made contact with the seawall. All personnel on board were wearing PFD's when they exited the vessel onto the seawall. No injuries sustained to any crew member on board.  It is not believed that drugs or alcohol were a factor in the incident.
  