🔍 Key Concepts

• 46 CFR fire protection requirements for uninspected towing vessels • How gross tonnage affects the number and type of required extinguishers • Distinction between B-I and B-II hand portable fire extinguishers

💭 Think About

• First, identify the exact subpart in 46 CFR that covers fire protection for uninspected towing vessels of this size and horsepower. • Then, look at the table that lists the minimum number of B-II extinguishers required based on gross tonnage and machinery spaces. • Compare the table’s requirement for vessels near 300 gross tons with each answer choice and see which matches.

✅ Before You Answer

• Confirm you are looking at the section for uninspected towing vessels, not inspected towing vessels or other cargo vessels. • Verify whether the requirement is for B-II units only or a combination of B-I and B-II extinguishers. • Make sure the tonnage range in the CFR table actually includes a 299 gross ton vessel before matching to an answer.