RedactedNarrative: Vessel engine caught fire while underway; no injuries and damage appears to be in engine compartment only.  
  
  On July 4, 2016 at approximately 11:45 am, operator was heading northeast, in Blackwater Sound, in the intracoastal waterway.  He observed that the engine compartment was on fire and called for help.  Officer and myself responded from South Sound Creek.  Upon arrival, the engine fire had been distinguished from the onboard fire suppression system.  Operator1 and Occupant had been picked up by a good samaritan vessel and were waiting for assistance.  
  
  Officer went on board the vessel to confirm that the fire was completely out and that the power had been turned off.  Operator1 and Occupant then returned to their vessel.  USCG arrived on scene and assisted Operator1 in anchoring vessel.  Occupant contacted Sea Tow for towing service.  
  
  At the time of the incident, it appeared that the fire had started in the engine compartment and the damage was contained in this area.  
  
  Operator1 recently purchased vessel and is in the process of transferring title and registration.  A report was taken and no further action.