⚓Coast Guard Issues Certificates of Alternative Compliance for Vessels
Certificates of Alternative Compliance for the Eighth Coast Guard District
Summary
The Coast Guard announces that the Eighth Coast Guard 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. We are issuing this notice because its publication is required by statute. This notification of issuance of certificates of alternative compliance promotes the Coast Guard's marine safety mission.
Agencies
- Homeland Security Department
- Coast Guard
Business Impact
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The notice details the issuance of Certificates of Alternative Compliance (COAC) for vessels that cannot fully adhere to specific maritime regulations, affecting owners, builders, and operators who may require these certificates to ensure their vessels remain compliant. Businesses operating such vessels must be aware of this process to avoid enforcement actions.