Federal Register #USCG-2026-0373

Coast Guard Issues Certificates of Alternative Compliance for Special Vessels

This notice concerns the issuance of certificates of alternative compliance (COAC) by the Coast Guard Heartland District for vessels with special construction or purpose. - Government Buyer: - Department of Homeland Security - U.S. Coast Guard - Heartland District - OEMs and Vendors: - No OEMs or vendors are specified, as this is not a procurement action - Vessels Receiving COACs: - SPACESHIP - LILLY BORDELON - SATURN - BARBARA G - TITAN (Hull 502) - Products/Services Requested: - No products or services are being procured - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Certificates allow alternative placement of navigation lights and signals - Action taken due to vessel design or function preventing full compliance with International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea, 1972 (72 COLREGS) - Ensures vessels achieve closest possible compliance with COLREGS - This is a statutory regulatory notice, not a solicitation or contract award

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 action is mandated by statute and supports the Coast Guard's marine safety mission. The certificates were issued for vessels including SPACESHIP, LILLY BORDELON, SATURN, BARBARA G, and TITAN (Hull 502) between February 2026 and June 2026. The Chief of Prevention Division certifies these vessels are in closest possible compliance with applicable provisions of 72 COLREGS.

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