RedactedNarrative: Operator #1 stated to the effect: I was cruising south about a mile offshore when we hit the dredge pipe. I did not see the pipe and there were no markers to warn about the dredge pipe. After we hit the pipe we observed two vessels from Great Lakes Dredge Company direct other vessel traffic around the dredge pipe. 
  
  Investigation revealed: Vessel# 1 was traveling south in the Atlantic Ocean approximately one mile offshore, southeast of Ventnor Fishing pier. Vessel #1 encountered an active dredge operation at this location. Great Lakes Dredge Co. was actively attempting to sink the dredge pipe.
  
   The dredge pipe was not marked with warning signs or buoys. Great Lakes Dredge Co. attempted to warn vessel traffic on VHF #16; however, vessel #1 did not have a VHF radio turned on. Vessel #1 traveled over the partially submerged metal pipe making contact at the lower unit of the inboard/outboard motor causing significant damage to same. No injury was reported from the incident. The U.S.C.G. Atlantic City Station and the Great Lakes Dredge Co, was made aware of the incident,
  