RedactedNarrative: On August 22, 2016 an accident was reported to the undersigned 1400 hours at Navesink Marina, NJ which involved a vessel crashing into the fuel dock causing damage to the floating dock and gas dispenser. I responded to the scene and spoke with the general manager, who advised when they opened for business they noticed the gas dispenser leaning over and some scuff marks on the floating docks. The manager reviewed the closed circuit digital video from the previous night and noticed a slip owner of the marina, crashing his boat into their gas docks. The general manager spoke with Operator and advised him they have video of him hitting the dock. Operator then admitted he hit the docks but didn't think there was any damage. 
  
  On August 31, 2016  at approximately 1530 hours, I was able to make contact with Operator and requested information regarding his vessel and what happened to complete an accident report. Operator advised he was not aware he had to report vessel accidents and refused to give me information for his vessel or a statement until he speaks with his lawyer.
  
  
  Investigation revealed:
       Vessel #1 operated by Operator, attempted to dock his vessel at Navesink Marina gas docks. While attempting to dock, Operator #1 propelled the vessel forward striking the gas docks. The force of the collision caused his vessel to partially ride up onto the dock colliding with the gas dispenser causing damage. Operator #1 was able to dock his vessel after the collision and got out to observe what he struck, tied off his vessel to the same dock and left the scene. Operator returned the next morning and departed the scene in his vessel and failed to report the accident. The undersigned utilized the video provided by Navesink Marina manager and damage observed at the scene to determine the events of the accident. Operator #1 was at fault for operator inattention while attempting to dock. No injuries were reported on scene. Navesink Marina requested a report to seek payment for the damages incurred to their property. The estimate of the damage and repairs to be determined both parties insurance companies.
  
  