For an engine with 8,000 BHP, how many B-II extinguishers should be carried?

To determine the number of B-II fire extinguishers required for a vessel, you need to consider the vessel's total brake horsepower (BHP). The regulations typically specify that a vessel should carry one B-II extinguisher for every 1,000 BHP, with additional requirements depending on the total horsepower.

In this scenario, an engine producing 8,000 BHP would necessitate a proportional amount of fire extinguishers to ensure safety measures are adequately met. Following the requirement of one B-II extinguisher per 1,000 BHP, the calculation is straightforward: for an engine with 8,000 BHP, you would divide 8,000 by 1,000, leading to a requirement for 8 B-II extinguishers.

However, if the requirement were stated differently or had adjustments based on other factors, follow what the regulations or guidelines stipulate. Here, the correct answer reflects the required amount based on the amount of brake horsepower—the higher the horsepower, the more extinguishers are necessary to handle potential fire risks effectively.

In this context, carrying 6 B-II extinguishers may not adequately meet safety standards, as regulations for such horsepower levels indicate a greater number of extinguishers is necessary