Either one approved B-V semi-portable fire-extinguishing system or a fixed fire- extinguishing system is required to protect the engine room on uninspected towing vessels whose construction was contracted for before what date?

Correct Answer: Option B — August 27, 2003

46 CFR governing uninspected towing vessels constructed before August 27, 2003, requires engine room protection consisting of either one approved B-V semi-portable fire-extinguishing system or an approved fixed fire-extinguishing system to combat machinery space fires effectively.