Deck General USCG Q#2641 (Set 83)

How many B-II fire extinguishers must be in the machinery space of a 75-foot long fishing vessel propelled by engines with 2200 brake horsepower?

Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation

Correct Answer: Option C — 3

High-horsepower machinery spaces demand enhanced fire suppression; a 75-foot fishing vessel operating with 2200 brake horsepower requires 3 B-II extinguishers under 46 CFR requirements.

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