RedactedNarrative: On 7/17/21 at approximately 1330 hours, a two vessel collision occurred on the St. Johns River near channel marker 109 in Debary, Volusia County, FL. V-01 is a 24 foot Regal. V-02 is a 22 foot Shearwater. 
  V-01 was traveling southbound on the St. Johns River when it approached V-02 which was traveling northbound on the St. Johns River. Based on operator's statements, both vessels were operating at approximately 25mph in the marked channel of the river. V-01 maintained its course while V-02 turned to starboard. The bow of V-01 struck the port side near midship of V-02 causing minor damage to the bow of V-01 and the port side of V-02. 
  The damage to V-01 is as follows:
  The rub rail along the bow was scuffed.
  The swim ladder affixed to the bow was dented.
  The damage to V-02 is as follows:
  The port side hull near midship has a scratch/gauge approximately four feet long.
  The damage penetrated the gel coat and caused damage to the fiberglass hull.
  No injuries were sustained during the collision. Photographs were taken of the damage to both vessels.
  From evidence gathered during the investigation, I conclude that:
  1. V-01 was being operated by OP1 at the time of collision.
  2. V-02 was being operated by OP2 at the time of collision.
  3. V-01 was operated in a careless manner, and did not take action to avoid the collision.
  4. Operator inexperience may have contributed to the collision.
  Agency BWC was used during this incident.
  End of Report
  