Both an approved B-V semi-portable fire-extinguishing system and a fixed fire- extinguishing system are required to protect the engine room on uninspected towing vessels whose construction was contracted for on or after what date?

Correct Answer: Option C — August 27, 2003

Under 46 CFR, uninspected towing vessels whose construction was contracted for on or after August 27, 2003, must be equipped with both an approved B-V semi-portable fire-extinguishing system and a fixed fire-extinguishing system in the engine room.