Question 3702 Deck General

The correct answer is A) Coast Guard. The instructions for the launching of lifeboats and liferafts must be approved by the Coast Guard. This is because the Coast Guard is the regulatory authority responsible for overseeing the safety and operations of vessels, including the requirements for lifeboat and liferaft equipment and procedures. The lease operator, person-in-charge, or Minerals Management Service do not have the authority to approve these critical safety instructions, as they are not the primary maritime regulatory body.