Vessel 1 operator states that after fueling his boat he proceeded to start his engines. This is when the boat exploded causing a large fire and violently ejected him from the helm. Fire then spread from the vessel to the fuel dock and fuel pumps. V1 then sank in the middle of the channel approx. 30ft deep. The explosion also caused serious physical injuries to the fuel dock employee who was removed to the hospital by EMS for further treatment. Not known if operator vented engines before starting.
LITTLE NECK BAY
Citi Island                   