RedactedNarrative: Vessel 1, a white in color Boston Whaler, was traveling southeast in direction. While doing so, the engine compartment of said vessel caught fire. Both the operator and occupant were able to extinguish the fire without injury. 
  
  Details concerning this vessel accident/boat fire were relayed by the operator and occupant of vessel 1. Vessel 1, a white in color Boston Whaler, was traveling south/south east in direction at a slow rate of speed in the ICW, approximately 0.5 miles north of the Circus Bridge in Venice. While doing so, the operator stated that an engine alarm began to sound and, accordingly, vessel speed was further reduced. Immediately after reducing speed, the operator and occupant stated that they observed smoke emanating from the engine compartment of the vessel (stern). Once fire was seen, using an on board fire extinguisher(s), the operator and occupant were able to extinguish the flames and anchor the vessel within the ICW. No injuries were sustained. Using Sea Tow, the vessel was towed back to its home port, Marine Max, located at 1485 Tamiami Trl., South, in Venice. The origin of the fire, according to Marine Max technicians, was mostly likely caused by and/or started in and around the generator/exhaust system.