RedactedNarrative: On 3/20/21, I responded to Haulover Marina, in reference to a boating accident. Upon my arrival, I met with OP2, who advised that he was the Captain of the listed vessel. 
  OP2 provided the following statement: 
  The accident occurred at approximately 15:05 on 3.14.2021 in Haulover Inlet near the easternmost end of the Jetties. The listed vessel was towing a 26-foot Regulator center console tender. As the listed vessel was departing the inlet, hip towing the Tender along the starboard stern quarter and just before exiting the jetties, a 50-foot (approximately) open Sport Fish vessel came from offshore into the Inlet traveling 30 knots (approximately). The operator of the Sport Fish vessel did not slow down and passed the Tender within 40 feet. As a result of his speed and size, the operator of the Sport Fish threw a four feet wake (approximately). The wake crested against the bow of the Tender and threw its bow approximately 6-8 feet in the air.  A Mate (vessel employee) reported the Tender's bow was even with the handrail of the listed vessel which was 8 feet above the waterline. Then the Tender's bow slammed down, heavily damaging the listed vessel's cleat and hull, and the Tender's cleat and bow deck. The damage to the listed vessels was estimated to be between 15 and 20 thousand dollars. 
   OP2 advised that there were numerous "failings" on the part of the Sport Fish vessel. The Operator did not give way to the listed vessel, which was downbound, towing another vessel, restricted in its ability to maneuver, and constrained by its draft. And the operator approached from the south side of the jetty and hooked a turn into the pass that violated making any chance for a legitimate passing arrangement. OP2 believed that because of the above-mentioned failings, the operator of the Sport Fish vessel was negligent and thus responsible for causing the wake.
  OP2 stated that he reported the accident to Station Miami at approximately 1530 on the date that it happened. Station Miami directed him to report the accident with FWC (Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission). OP2 stated that there was not enough damage to threaten the safety of the listed vessel or guests, so he continued his trip to the Bahamas.
  OP2 advised that there was a film crew filming during the time of the accident and will most likely have footage of the accident. He will reach out to the film crew to confirm. 
  OP2 advised that the Sport Fish was blue in color, however, he was unable to provide any additional vessel information, to include a vessel registration. 
  I took several pictures of the reported damage and attached them to this report.
  On 3/26/21, I contacted OP2, via phone, and inquired about the confirmation of the Sport Fish vessel registration. OP2 advised that he was unable to ascertain any additional information about the Sport Fish vessel. He spoke with some of the photographers from the film crew with negative results.
  Due to the time delay in reporting, as well as lack of information for the responsible vessel, I will be suspending my investigative efforts. 
  No additional Law Enforcement action required at this time.
  