Notice2022-14450
Certificate of Alternative Compliance for the M/V ST. JOHNS
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Published
July 7, 2022
Issuing agencies
Homeland Security DepartmentCoast Guard
Abstract
The Coast Guard announces that the Chief of Prevention Division, Seventh District has issued certificates of alternative compliance from the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea, 1972 (72 COLREGS), for the M/V ST. JOHNS (O.N. 1063615). We are issuing this notice because its publication is required by statute. Due to the construction and placement of the masthead lights, stern light, and sidelights the M/V ST. JOHNS cannot fully comply with the light, shape, or sound signal provisions of the 72 COLREGS without interfering with the vessel's design and construction (towing operations). This notification of issuance of certificates of alternative compliance promotes the Coast Guard's marine safety mission.
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[Federal Register Volume 87, Number 129 (Thursday, July 7, 2022)]
[Notices]
[Page 40543]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2022-14450]
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
Coast Guard
[Docket No. USCG-2022-0204]
Certificate of Alternative Compliance for the M/V ST. JOHNS
AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.
ACTION: Notification of issuance of a certificate of alternative
compliance.
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SUMMARY: The Coast Guard announces that the Chief of Prevention
Division, Seventh District has issued certificates of alternative
compliance from the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions
at Sea, 1972 (72 COLREGS), for the M/V ST. JOHNS (O.N. 1063615). We are
issuing this notice because its publication is required by statute. Due
to the construction and placement of the masthead lights, stern light,
and sidelights the M/V ST. JOHNS cannot fully comply with the light,
shape, or sound signal provisions of the 72 COLREGS without interfering
with the vessel's design and construction (towing operations). This
notification of issuance of certificates of alternative compliance
promotes the Coast Guard's marine safety mission.
DATES: The Certificate of Alternative Compliance for the M/V ST. JOHNS
was issued on May 12, 2022.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For information or questions about
this notice call or email LT Eugenia Leonard, D7 dpi, U.S. Coast Guard,
305-415-7149, <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#43063624262d2a226d0f6d0f262c2d22312703363020246d2e2a2f"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="397c4c5e5c575058177517755c5657584b5d794c4a5a5e17545055">[email protected]</span></a>.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The United States is signatory to the
International Maritime Organization's International Regulations for
Preventing Collisions at Sea, 1972 (72 COLREGS), as amended. The
special construction or purpose of some vessels makes them unable to
comply with the light, shape, or sound signal provisions of the 72
COLREGS. Under statutory law, however, specified 72 COLREGS provisions
are not applicable to a vessel of special construction or purpose if
the Coast Guard determines that the vessel cannot comply fully with
those requirements without interfering with the special function of the
vessel.\1\
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\1\ 33 U.S.C. 1605.
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The owner, builder, operator, or agent of a special construction or
purpose vessel may apply to the Coast Guard District Office in which
the vessel is being built or operated for a determination that
compliance with alternative requirements is justified,\2\ and the Chief
of the Prevention Division then issues the applicant a certificate of
alternative compliance (COAC) if he or she determines that the vessel
cannot comply fully with 72 COLREGS light, shape, and sound signal
provisions without interference with the vessel's special function.\3\
If the Coast Guard issues a COAC, it must publish notice of this action
in the Federal Register.\4\
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\2\ 33 CFR 81.5.
\3\ 33 CFR 81.9.
\4\ 33 U.S.C. 1605(c) and 33 CFR 81.18.
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The Chief of Prevention Division, Seventh District, U.S. Coast
Guard, certifies that the M/V ST. JOHNS is a vessel of special
construction or purpose, and that with respect to the positions of the
masthead lights, stern lights, and sidelights it is not possible to
fully comply with the requirements of the provisions enumerated in the
72 COLREGS, without interfering with the normal operation,
construction, or design of the vessel while engaging in towing
operations. The Chief of Prevention Division, Seventh District, U.S.
Coast Guard, further finds and certifies that the lights are configured
in the closest possible compliance with the applicable provisions of
the 72 COLREGS.\5\
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\5\ 33 U.S.C. 1605(a) and 33 CFR 81.9.
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This notice is issued under authority of 33 U.S.C. 1605(c) and 33
CFR 81.18.
Dated: May 12, 2022.
J.D. Espino-Young,
Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Chief, Prevention Division, Seventh Coast
Guard District.
[FR Doc. 2022-14450 Filed 7-6-22; 8:45 am]
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