On September 7th, 2023 at approximately 3:30 PM, vessel 1 was traveling with two POB's, northbound on the ICW in Orleans parish. Vessel 2 (Unknown tug boat) was traveling southbound on ICW. Vessel 2 pushed a large wake in the direction of vessel 1. 

Captain of vessel 1 decreased speed and faced bow in direction of wave. Upon making contact with the wave, both POB's on vessel 1 lost their balance causing both subjects to fall inside vessel. Captain of vessel 1 sustained a small abrasion to his right arm. The main contributing factors of this incident is believed to be (1) force of wake. Neither subject was wearing PFD's during this incident. Drugs and alcohol are not believed to be a factor.
Intracoastal Waterway
NEW ORLEANS                   