⚓Certificate of Alternate Compliance Issued for USS Beloit
Certificate of Alternate Compliance for USS BELOIT (LCS 29)
Summary
The U.S. Navy hereby announces that a Certificate of Alternate Compliance has been issued for USS BELOIT (LCS 29). Due to the special construction and purpose of this vessel, the Admiralty Counsel of the Navy has determined it is a vessel of the Navy which, due to its special construction and purpose, cannot comply fully with the navigation lights provisions of the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea, 1972 (72 COLREGS) without interfering with its special function as a naval ship. The intended effect of this notice is to warn mariners in waters where 72 COLREGS apply.
Agencies
- Defense Department
- Navy Department
Business Impact
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The issuance of the Certificate of Alternate Compliance indicates regulatory flexibility for military vessels like the USS BELOIT, which may influence compliance standards and safety protocols in the defense sector. Businesses involved in military contracts or marine navigation may need to adapt or seek clarification on compliance obligations.