Federal Register #2026-09498

Coast Guard Issues Certificates of Alternative Compliance for Special Vessels

This notice from the Coast Guard Heartland District's Prevention Division announces the issuance of certificates of alternative compliance for specific vessels: - Government Buyer: - Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Coast Guard, Heartland District, Prevention Division - Vessels Receiving Certificates: - VOYAGER - THOMAS C. MORAN - NEWT MORAN - J THEMISTOCLIS MORAN - JANE - JILL - MARAUDER - MAX CHOUEST - Purpose of Certificates: - Allow vessels of special construction or purpose to deviate from standard navigation light, shape, and sound signal requirements under the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea, 1972 (72 COLREGS) - Authorizations specify alternative placement of navigation lights and signals to accommodate vessel design - Notable Details: - No OEMs or vendors are involved; this is a regulatory compliance action, not a procurement - Certificates are issued to ensure vessels are as compliant as possible with safety regulations - Notice is published to fulfill statutory requirements and promote marine safety

Description

The Coast Guard Heartland District's Prevention Division has issued certificates of alternative compliance from the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea, 1972 (72 COLREGS), to vessels of special construction or purpose that cannot fully comply with the light, shape, and sound signal provisions of 72 COLREGS without interfering with the vessel's design and construction. This notice is issued because its publication is required by statute. The issuance promotes the Coast Guard's marine safety mission. The certificates were issued between July 2025 and January 2026.

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