⚓Notice of Certificate of Alternate Compliance for USS Cleveland
Certificate of Alternate Compliance for USS CLEVELAND (LCS 31)
Summary
The U.S. Navy hereby announces that a Certificate of Alternate Compliance has been issued for USS Cleveland (LCS 31). 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 Certificate of Alternate Compliance affects regulatory compliance for naval businesses engaged in vessel construction or operation. It highlights specific exemptions due to special vessel design, which could influence compliance strategies and operational standards for similar vessels.