RedactedNarrative: On 02/25/19, at approximately 9:57 A.M., I, Cpl., of the Maryland Natural Resources Police, responded to a vessel fire that occurred in the early morning hours on 02/24/19 at Blake's Bar Harbor Marina (208 Bar Harbor Rd Pasadena, MD 21122). The call was originally handled by the Anne Arundel County Fire Marshall's Office but after their initial investigation, they labeled the official cause of the fire as "undetermined," and it was forwarded to the Maryland Natural Resources Police.
  
     The vessel that caught fire was a white colored, 35'3", 1972 Bertram, model 35 Sportfish, bearing Maryland Registration "5176 CG" and was named "Bimini Twist." I subsequently made contact with the owner of the vessel. Owner stated that his vessel was docked at Blake's Bar Harbor Marina (208 Bar Harbor Rd Pasadena, MD 21122) when the fire occurred. Owner stated that at around 3:43 A.M. on 02/24/19 he was contacted by the owner of Blake's Bar Harbor Marina, and was informed that his vessel was on fire. Owner stated by the time he arrived to the marina his vessel was completely burnt from the top of the vessel down to the rub rail. 
  
  Owner described his vessel as a 35' Bertram inboard diesel, white in color, displaying MD registration 5176 CG. Owner stated that his vessel had been hooked up to shore power and believes that a faulty outlet from the electrical tower was to blame for the cause of the fire. I asked Owner if there were any heaters present on his vessel and he stated that there were 2 bilge heaters on the vessel and were operational at the time of the fire. Owner valued his vessel at $25,000 and advised that he had several expensive fishing rods and reels that were destroyed along with a Raymarine C97 multifunctional display and a brand new Lowrance VHF marine radio. The fishing rods and reels were valued at around $2,000, the Raymarine C97 multifunctional display was valued at $2,500, and the Lowrance VHF marine radio was valued at around $400.00. Owner advised that his vessel was towed by Tow Boat U.S. from Blake's Bar Harbor Marina in Pasadena to Syr's Marine Construction on Furnace Creek in Glen Burnie. Owner advised that his vessel was not insured.
  
  He advised that his office officially ruled  the cause of the fire as "undetermined." Lt. interviewed several witnesses who advised that in addition to the 2 bilge heaters, there were possibly 2 propane heaters onboard the vessel, however no one was able to confirm if the propane heaters were aboard the vessel. Lt. stated that because Owner did not have his vessel insured, he did not suspect any foul play and chalked the incident up to an unfortunate accident.
  
  I observed charring on the pilings as well as the dock and I further observed that the electrical tower was melted along with the vessel's yellow power cord. his pier, as well as the electrical tower, sustained considerable damage but no other vessels were damaged and no personal injuries were sustained. 
  
      Owner advised that his vessel was a total loss and that he did not have insurance for his vessel. 
  
      At this time no charges are pending. All events occurred in Anne Arundel County, MD.
  