RedactedNarrative: On Thursday, November 03, 2016, at approximately 1200, I Officer, was approached by a member of the US Coast Guard at Coinjock Boat Access.  He stated they had a report of a boat fire south of the NC/VA state line.
  
  I, Officer, responded to the North Landing River area of the Currituck Sound in the area of channel marker 70.  After arriving on scene, I spoke with the owner and operator.  He stated that while cruising, they noticed some black smoke coming from the stern of the boat.  All of the cabins started to fill with black smoke.  Operator stated he tried to get to the engine rooms but was unable to do so due to the amount of smoke in the cabins.  Operator was able to shut down the port engine, but was unable to shut down the starboard engine.  The starboard engine continued running until it ran out of fuel.  Operator then dropped anchor and called the Coast Guard. 
  
  The vessel was towed back to VA by Tow Boat US.
  
  No injuries on board. 
  
  Virginia Beach Fire Department determined the fire started in the Starboard Engine room.