On August 5th at approximately 9:30 PM, while operating at night traveling north oceanside heading towards Tea Table Channel, OP1 collided with red channel marker 42. No injuries.   

OP1 advised me that him and PAX 1 were on their way back from fishing, traveling north towards Tea Table Channel at night when they struck red channel marker 42, making impact on the port side of the vessel. He stated he was traveling at a speed of approximately 20-30 mph, and that there were no injuries. When asked where the vessel currently was, he stated the vessel was currently on a trailer at Anglers Safe Harbor Marina. I then verified that there were no injuries to any of the occupants. I advised OP1 to send photos of the damage to my agency issued cell phone. I advised I would meet with him the next day to document the incident.  

On August 6th at approximately 1615 I arrived at Anglers Safe Harbor Marina with FWC Officer. I observed vessel Grady-White on a trailer with a large compression hole in the fiberglass on the port side near the bow, as well as separation between the gunwale and fiberglass, followed by gouge marks and scuff marks along the port side near midship. There was also fiberglass damage towards the bottom of the stern on the port side. I took digital photographs of the damaged vessel, and I obtained witness statements. Per witness statements, after they made impact, OP1 and PAX 1 verified that the boat was not taking on water and pulled life jackets out. They were then able to return to land safely. 
Atlantic Ocean
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