On the above date, I was detailed to Shawcrest Marina in reference to a vessel accident. The reporting party, Vessel 3 Owner, stated that vessel 1s carried a large wake, causing damage to several vessels in the marina. The reporting party was able to follow up with the owner/operator of vessel 1 and was able to take pictures of the operators documents. I then followed up with Operator 1.

Operator 1 stated to the effect: I was transiting North from Cape May up the ICW and was slowing down as I approached the bend near Shawcrest Marina and did not realize my vessel threw a wake, I was transiting less then 10 knots. Operator 1 stated his vessel was new to him and he did not realize his wake.

Investigation Revealed: Vessel 1 was traveling North in the ICW, approximately 100 yards west of ICW #465 approximately 200 feet south of Shawcrest Marina. Due to inexperience of the area from Operator 1, same misjudged his wake that approached the Shawcrest Marina located at 5200 Shawcrest Rd. Wildwood NJ 08260. Vessel 1 carried a wake while slowing and approaching a bend. Vessel l's wake carried through the south facing boat slips causing the following observed damages at the time of the incident.

- Vessel 2 Starboard 2007 Yamaha 250 engine hit the dock, braking approximately 5 inches off the lower unit skeg.

- Vessel 3 Starboard bow rail / stanchion bent from the line tightening against the vessel.
It should be noted, vessel 3 owner is claiming stress cracks on fiberglass where bow rail is attached. I could not determine if this damage was pre existing or caused by this incident.
- Vessel 4 Stern rubber rail on the swim platform broken from the vessel hitting the dock.

After interview with Shawcrest Marina maintenance supervisor, he stated that a stanchion ripped off the marina's piling, which was tied off to Vessel 2. Marina maintenance supervisor also stated that several plastic floats that were under the floating dock came apart caused by vessel 1 's wake. No tows were needed and no injuries were reported or observed.

Operator #1 is primarily at fault in this investigation as Operator #1 failed to utilize "Safe Speed" while carrying a wake as defined in the U.S. Coast Guard's "Rules of the Road". Operator was issued Summons for Title 13:82-1.7 Speed,Wash,Wake.
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