Question 1682 Deck General

The correct answer is D) Coast Guard. The instructions for rescue boats and liferafts on an Offshore Supply Vessel (OSV) 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 required safety equipment and procedures. The Minerals Management Service (option A) is not involved in approving these instructions, and the lease operator (option B) or person-in-charge of the unit (option C) do not have the authority to approve these critical safety-related instructions.