Question 2704 Deck General

The correct answer is A) 2 B-II fire extinguishers must be in the machinery space of a 175-foot long fishing vessel propelled by engines with 2000 brake horsepower. This is based on the regulations in 46 CFR 28.160, which require a minimum of 2 B-II fire extinguishers in the machinery space of a fishing vessel over 65 feet in length. The vessel in the question is 175 feet long and has 2000 brake horsepower engines, so it meets the criteria for requiring 2 B-II fire extinguishers. The other answer choices are incorrect because they do not match the regulatory requirement for this size and type of vessel. Answers B, C, and D would either be too few or too many extinguishers than what is specified in the regulation.