⚓Certificates of Alternative Compliance Issued by Coast Guard
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 text details the issuance of Certificates of Alternative Compliance by the Coast Guard for certain vessels, indicating regulatory requirements and compliance procedures relevant to vessel operators. Business owners in the maritime industry must understand and possibly apply for these certifications to legally operate vessels that cannot fully conform to standard regulations.