Notice 3 Sep 2025 compliance, maritime, coast guard, marine safety, alternative compliance

🚢DHS Issues Certificate of Alternative Compliance for M/V LA PRECIOSA

The Coast Guard announces that the Chief of Prevention Division, Southeast District has issued a certificate of alternative compliance from the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea, 1972 (72 COLREGS), for the M/V LA PRECIOSA (O.N. 1345509). We are issuing this notice because its publication is required by statute. Due to the construction and placement of the forward and aft masthead lights, M/V LA PRECIOSA cannot fully comply with the light provisions of the 72 COLREGS without interfering with the vessel's design and construction. This notification of the issuance of these certificates of alternative compliance promotes the Coast Guard's marine safety mission.

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Notice 3 Sep 2025 compliance, coast guard, maritime industry, vessel regulations, alternative compliance

🚢Certificate of Alternative Compliance for M/V ISLA DEL ENCANTO

The Coast Guard announces that the Chief of Prevention Division, Southeast District has issued a certificate of alternative compliance from the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea, 1972 (72 COLREGS), for the M/V ISLA DEL ENCANTO (O.N. 1345510). We are issuing this notice because its publication is required by statute. Due to the construction and placement of the forward and aft masthead lights, M/V ISLA DEL ENCANTO cannot fully comply with the light provisions of the 72 COLREGS without interfering with the vessel's design and construction. This notification of the issuance of these certificates of alternative compliance promotes the Coast Guard's marine safety mission.

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Notice 19 Aug 2025 compliance, maritime regulation, coast guard, alternative compliance, vessel operation

🚢Certificates of Alternative Compliance Issued by Coast Guard

The Coast Guard announces that the Coast Guard Heartland (Previously District 8) 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.

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Notice 27 Jun 2025 compliance, coast guard, alternative compliance, regulations, vessel certification, maritime

⚓Certificates of Alternative Compliance Issued by Coast Guard

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.

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Notice 27 Jun 2025 vessel construction, coast guard, alternative compliance, maritime regulations, 72 colregs, u.s.

⚓Coast Guard Issues Certificates of Alternative Compliance for Vessels

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.

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Notice 15 Apr 2025 vessel regulations, coast guard, alternative compliance, maritime compliance, federal notice

🚢Certificate of Alternative Compliance Issued for M/V FALCON

The Coast Guard announces that the Chief of Prevention Division, Seventh District has issued a certificate of alternative compliance from the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea, 1972 (72 COLREGS), for the M/V FALCON (O.N. 1824383). We are issuing this notice because its publication is required by statute. Due to the construction and placement of the masthead light, stern light, and sidelights, M/V FALCON cannot fully comply with the light, shape, or sound signal provisions of the 72 COLREGS without interfering with the vessel's design and construction. This notification of the issuance of these certificates of alternative compliance promotes the Coast Guard's marine safety mission.

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Compliance, Regulatory Requirements 22 Jan 2025 regulations, petition for modification, mine safety, alternative compliance, msha

⚠️MSHA Notice on Granted Petitions for Modification of Safety Standards

The Federal Mine Safety and Health Act of 1977 governs the application, processing, and disposition of petitions for modification of mandatory safety standards. Any mine operator or representative of miners may petition for an alternative method of complying with an existing safety standard. MSHA reviews the content of each submitted petition, assesses the mine in question, and ultimately issues a decision on the petition. This notice includes a list of petitions for modification that were granted after MSHA's review and investigation, between July 1, 2024, and December 31, 2024.

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