On 12/13/2023  at approximately 1805 a vessel struck the northwestern section of the Dodge Island Bridge Fender System causing property damage to the fender system and damage to the vessel. No injuries. 
FWC arrived by water to the location at 2330 hours. The captain came down from the bridge and met us on the deck. He identified himself as the captain/operator. OP1 stated He was operating the V1 southbound in the ICW just north of the Dodge Island Bridge. OP1 also stated, while operating, he noticed the Virgin Cruise Line Cruise-Ship the "Scarlet Lady" which was docked on the seawall just north of the Dodge Island Bridge's eastern side, had its bow and stern thrusters activated. OP1 stated by the time he was at idle when he noticed the thrusters had pushed the V1 into the fender system of the Dodge Island Bridge. The V1 struck the fender system head-on with its bow and partially on its starboard side bow. The vessel sustained minor damages (scratches on bow and starboardside bow) although a portion of the fender system of the bridge was broken away. I then asked OP1 if he would provide a Sworn Written Statement, to which he complied (see attached). I provided OP1 with the case number for the report and obtained all necessary information from him.

Biscayne Bay
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