RedactedNarrative: On Saturday 3/19/2016 at approximately 1930 hrs MRCC dispatch received a delayed report of a vessel fire that occurred in the ICW between the Mcarthur and Venetian Causeway. The complainant was the operator/owner of vessel FL1976PK, a 29' T craft, which caught fire. I spoke with Subject on the phone who stated he was currently being towed by fast response and on the way to Haulover Marina. At approximately 2110 hrs I met with Subject at Haulover Marina. 
  
  	Upon questioning Subject, he stated he was traveling North through the ICW passing through the McArthur Causeway when his vessel shut off and stopped moving. It was at this time he noticed smoke and flames emitting from the engine compartment.  He stated that he shot off four flares and fire rescue and good samaritan vessels arrived soon after. Subject stated he did not use the fire extinguisher that was on board. In total there were 4 people on board his vessel.
  
  	There was fire damage caused to the engine compartment as well as damage to the surrounding hull estimated at $7,000. (see pictures)