The instructions for the launching of lifeboats and liferafts must be approved by the __________.

Correct Answer: Option A — Coast Guard

Pursuant to 46 CFR 109.209 and 46 CFR 108 requirements, all operational instructions and illustrations for launching lifeboats and liferafts aboard mobile offshore drilling units must be formally approved by the U.S. Coast Guard. This oversight guarantees standardized, clear, and safety-compliant emergency procedures for crew survival craft deployment.