Question 2705 Deck General

The correct answer is B) 2 B-II fire extinguishers must be in the machinery space of a 75-foot long fishing vessel propelled by engines with 1200 brake horsepower. According to the US Coast Guard regulations, vessels between 65 and 100 feet in length, with engine power between 1,000 and 1,500 horsepower, are required to have a minimum of 2 B-II fire extinguishers in the machinery space. This is outlined in the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Title 46, Section 181.500. The other answer choices are incorrect because 1 extinguisher is insufficient, and 3 or 4 extinguishers would exceed the minimum requirement for a vessel of this size and engine power.