Requirements to Carry Fire Extinguishers

Additionally, every vessel that has an engine other than an electric motor must have a fire extinguisher on board. Foam, carbon dioxide, dry chemical, and halon extinguishers may be used to fight Type B fires.

Approved types of fire extinguishers are identified by the following marking on the label—“Marine Type USCG Approved”—followed by the type and size symbols and the approval number.