Question 2664Deck General70% to pass
How many B-II hand portable fire extinguishers are required in the machinery space of a 260 GT uninspected tow vessel with 2400 B.H.P.?
AI Explanation
The correct answer is D) 3.
According to the regulations in 46 CFR 25.30-10, a 260 GT uninspected tow vessel with 2400 B.H.P. would require 3 B-II hand portable fire extinguishers in the machinery space. This is because the regulations specify that vessels over 250 GT must have 3 B-II extinguishers in the machinery space.
The other answer choices are incorrect because A) 2 extinguishers would be insufficient, B) 5 extinguishers would be excessive, and C) 6 extinguishers would also be excessive for this size vessel.
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