On August 3, 2023, at approximately 1543 hours I, Officer of the Maryland Natural Resources Police was provided with information regarding a property damage boating accident that occurred on July 23, 2023. The complainant/ reporting party was identified.

I made contact with Subject via telephone who advised the accident occurred on July 23, 2023 at approximately 0910 hours. Subject stated her vessel identified as USCG Documented Vessel "Bad Influence" (USCG# 1176112) was struck by USCG Documented Vessel "Operator1's Roost" (USCG# 1093498) and sustained superficial damage to the port side rub rail in the area of the bow. For the duration of this report it should be noted that "Operator1's Roost" will be referred to as "Vessel 1" and "Bad Influence" will be referred to as "Vessel 2." 

Subject further stated Vessel 2 was docked inside Ego Alley of Spa Creek, Severn River. Subject advised that the stern of Vessel 1 struck her vessel as it was leaving from neighboring Slip directly next to the port side of Vessel 2. Subject stated that directly after the accident she was able to exchange information with Operator1 for insurance purposes. Subject explained she was initially unsure of the total cost of the damages and has since received an estimate of $5,324.15 for the repairs. Subject's vessel is identified as a 2004 white in color Sea Ray 420 Sedan Bridge cruiser style vessel. Subject photographed the damages which are attached to this report. Subject provided a copy of the estimate which is attached to this report. It should be noted that Vessel 2 was occupied by Subject and her husband who was asleep in the vessel's cabin during the incident. There were no injuries reported. 

I made contact with Operator1 via telephone and he advised he was operating Vessel 1 attempting to leave Slip of Ego Alley, Spa Creek, Severn River. Operator1 stated that while leaving the slip he lost sight of where the stern of the vessel was in relation to the piling. Operator1 further stated that while attempting to avoid the piling, he placed the vessel in reverse and struck Vessel 2 with the stern of his vessel.

 Operator1's advised Vessel 1 sustained superficial damage to the Teak wood rail of the vessel in the area of the stern. Operator1 is not able to provide a cost to repair the damages at this time and will provide photographs when available. Operator1 advised a "friend" was also on board the vessel at this time but has not provided details regarding the subject's identity at the time of this report. Operator1's vessel is identified as a 1999 white in color Grand Banks 42 trawler style vessel. 

This case is open pending further information to be gathered from the parties involved. A supplement will be completed when information is received. 

All of the above occurred in Anne Arundel County, MD.
Severn River-Annapolis City Do
Annapolis                     