How many B-II fire extinguishers must be in the machinery space of a 175-foot long fishing vessel propelled by engines with 2300 brake horsepower?
Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation
Correct Answer: Option B — 3
Vessel fire protection standards determine fixed or portable B-II extinguisher quantities in machinery spaces based on vessel length and propulsion brake horsepower, requiring 3 units for this specific 175-foot, 2300 BHP configuration.
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