Vessel 1 operator stated he was traveling North and upon sight of vessel 2 (south bound) corrected course to starboard.  vessel 2 changed course even further into the path of vessel 1 and just before impact vessel 2 turned sharply in front of vessel 1.   vessels 1 bow made contact with vessel 2 starboard side just in front of vessel 2 console.

Both vessels were traveling around a blind bend in the river and vessel 2 was left of center and turned even further left (witness statement from the operator of vessel two indicated it turned even further left due to an obstruction in the river).
West Pascagoula River
Gautier                       