Question 2984 Deck General

The correct answer is B) Coast Guard. The number of certificated able seamen and lifeboatmen required on a vessel is determined by the Coast Guard, not the International Maritime Organization (A), the American Bureau of Shipping (C), or the Corps of Engineers (D). The Coast Guard is the regulatory body responsible for establishing the crew complement and safety requirements for U.S. vessels, including the qualifications and certifications of the crew. This is outlined in the Coast Guard's regulations under Title 46 of the Code of Federal Regulations.