CFR /  Title 46  /  Part 27  /  Sec. 27.303 What are the requirements for fire-extinguishing equipmentcoastal service whose construction was contracted for before August 27, 2003?

You must carry on your towing vessel both--

(a) The minimum number of hand-portable fire extinguishers required by subpart 25.30 of this part; and

(b) By April 29, 2005, either--

(1) An approved B-V semi-portable fire-extinguishing system to protect the engine room; or

(2) A fixed fire-extinguishing system installed to protect the engine room of the vessel.