An uninspected 6,000 BHP, 199 GT tug operating on the Great Lakes is required to carry how many B-II extinguishers?

Correct Answer: Option D — 9

Applying 46 CFR 25.30-20 scaling tables based on gross tonnage and brake horsepower ranges for uninspected towing vessels, a 6,000 BHP tug requires a total of nine Type B-II fire extinguishers to ensure adequate coverage of machinery and auxiliary spaces.