How many B-II fire extinguishers must be in the machinery space of a 75-foot long fishing vessel propelled by engines with 1200 brake horsepower?
Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation
Correct Answer: Option B — 2
According to 46 CFR Table 28.160 standards for commercial fishing vessels, machinery spaces driven by engines producing between 1000 and 3000 brake horsepower require exactly two B-II foam or CO2 portable fire extinguishers for adequate initial fire suppression capability.
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