RedactedNarrative: On 09/09/2020 I was dispatch to a vessel accident that occurred at a marina .The Complainant, Operator 1, stated he was involved in a vessel accident at the marina on September 4th, 2020. Operator 1 was unable to meet with me during the day on the 4th and I discussed the incident with him via a telephone call.
  Operator 1 stated he was attempting to dock his vessel in a slip at the marina when instead of placing the vessel in neutral, he placed it in forward gear and struck a docked sailboat as well as two pilings at the marina, causing damage. Operator 1 was provided the vessel accident worksheet via email to provide me further information reference the accident. Operator 1 stated no one was injured on either vessel, and he was later assisted by marina personnel to dock his vessel. Operator 1 stated he was very new to boating and was unfamiliar with the controls and operation in general and thought the slip was too tight for his vessel
  I responded to the marina and observed Operator 1’s vessel, a 1996 Wellcraft ( MD 5460 BC) with a large fiberglass gouge down the starboard side of the vessel. I also observed two pilings that had been significantly damaged and needed to be replaced. The other vessel Operator 1 struck was a Bayliner Sailboat ( MD 5346 AK) The sailboat’s motor was ripped totally off its mount and was hanging in the water by what appeared to be the fuel lines. All pictures of the damage observed will be attached to this report.
  Magothy Marine fixed the damage to the pilings(dock), and the total cost was $4,500. The Damage to the sailboat is still being evaluated by Cypress Marina and the report will be updated with its findings. I spoke with the sailboat owner, and he stated he would provide me updated information as soon as it’s available.
  Mr. Operator 1 will be given a warning reference Failure to obey USCG navigation rules of the road RULE 8 Action to Avoid Collision.
  All the above events occurred in Anne Arundel County, MD.
  