Federal Register #USCG-2026-0351

Certificate of Alternative Compliance for AHT SAKMAN – No Procurement Involved

This notice from the U.S. Coast Guard Oceania District Prevention Division addresses a certificate of alternative compliance for the Anchor Handling Tug (AHT) SAKMAN: - No procurement or award activity is involved; this is a regulatory compliance action - No OEMs, vendors, or commercial products are referenced - The certificate is issued due to the vessel's unique design, which prevents full compliance with international lighting regulations (72 COLREGS) - The Coast Guard determined that alternative compliance is necessary to avoid interfering with the vessel's construction and operation - No products, services, or contract requirements are requested or awarded - The action supports the Coast Guard's marine safety mission and fulfills statutory publication requirements

Description

The U.S. Coast Guard Oceania District Prevention Division has issued a certificate of alternative compliance for the Anchor Handling Tug (AHT) SAKMAN due to its design constraints. The vessel cannot fully comply with the lighting provisions of the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea, 1972 (72 COLREGS) without interfering with its construction and operation. This certificate promotes marine safety by acknowledging the vessel's special construction and granting alternative compliance. The certificate was issued on March 20, 2026, and the notice is published as required by statute.

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