⚓Certificate of Alternate Compliance Issued for USS Harvey C. Barnum Jr.
Certificate of Alternate Compliance for USS Harvey C. Barnum Jr. (DDG 124)
Summary
The U.S. Navy hereby announces that a Certificate of Alternate Compliance has been issued for USS Harvey C. Barnum Jr. (DDG 124). 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 notice relates to the issuance of a Certificate of Alternate Compliance for a Navy vessel, impacting businesses involved in maritime navigation, shipbuilding, and compliance services. Companies need to understand changes in compliance requirements as this could affect their operations regarding naval contracts and safety regulations.