RedactedNarrative: On May 20th, at approximately 5:00 p.m., Vessel 1, a 100ft Broward, impacted a dock at Pink Shell Marina. No operators or occupants were injured.
  The complainant was Dock Master at Pink Shell Marina. I contacted Dockmaster to get a better understanding of what happened. He informed me that a 101ft Broward (No Vacancy) struck the dock while attempting to dock. Dockmaster told me that the vessel collided with the dock, breaking the connector that holds the floating docks together. I was also told that this impact shifted, or possibly broke two of the pilings that the floating dock attaches to. Dockmaster gave me a proposal to repair the damage. The proposal was prepared by Kelly Brothers Inc., estimating the repairs between $14,975.00 and $18,756.00. Dockmaster did not witness the incident. Dockmaster explained to me the pilings and the dock were not broken or shifted prior to the incident. 
  	The owner/operator of the 101ft Broward (No Vacancy) explained the incident to me. He explained that the tide was going out very quickly as he was coming south into Matanzas Pass. The boat was being operated by the old captain. They initially passed the dock and did a U-turn to make an attempt at docking with the current. Operator did not want to dock because he thought the tide was too strong. The new captain took over briefly, less than a minute. Then lastly, Owner took over the controls of the vessel. This was long before they began an approach to the dock. Owner proceeded towards the dock with the current pushing him from behind. While the vessel was out in the channel it was turned to be in line with the dock. Owner made a straight approach at the dock. He informed me he was about 50% in the slip when the stern swung to the starboard side and struck the dock. He informed me that he could hear the dock break when the vessel made contact. Owner explained to me the contact was somewhere between a “bump and a hit”. 
  	I asked Owner if he would like to fill out a written statement, he declined. I asked Owner why he did not contact Law Enforcement when the incident occurred. He told me he did not think it was necessary to report to Law Enforcement because he had not damaged his boat and only saw minor damage to the dock. Owner told his former Captain to tell the dock master they damaged the dock. The next day subject went to the Dock Master and explained the damage. Dockmaster and Owner initially decided they would solve the problem privately. Dockmaster told me Owner was going to pay the damages without involving the insurance companies. This changed when they discovered the dock needed extensive repairs. Owner was unsure if his vessel could have caused that much damage while docking. Dockmaster said the dock was in normal condition prior to the accident. 
  Dockmaster contacted us when he decided they might not be able to resolve the issue privately.