On April 16, 2023, at approximately 1356, OP1 was operating his vessel (V1) south, at idle speed, on Port Largo Canal. According to OP1 statement, he was navigating south on the canal. The vessel lost steerage, as well as starboard engine function due to an equipment malfunction. OP1 lost control of his vessel, colliding and damaging the stern-deck portion of (V2). In addition, the Zodiac Tender (V3), that was mounted on stern of (V2), was damaged and fell in the water due to the collision. (V3) sustained damage to the port-stern area and starboard hull of the vessel. (V2) was docked and moored to the owner’s private canal. After the initial collision, OP1 put his vessel in reverse. As OP1 was in reverse, he collided into a private dock damaging the transom of his vessel. The Private dock is located across the canal, adjacent to the owner of (V2’s) residence. The dock sustained damage to the top corner portion of the tile. After the second collision, OP1 moored his vessel to a private dock near the incident location. The scene and vessels remained in this position until law enforcement officials arrived.
Atlantic
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