Notice2025-16841
Certificate of Alternative Compliance for the M/V LA PRECIOSA
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Published
September 3, 2025
Issuing agencies
Homeland Security DepartmentCoast Guard
Abstract
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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[Federal Register Volume 90, Number 168 (Wednesday, September 3, 2025)]
[Notices]
[Page 42596]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2025-16841]
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
Coast Guard
[Docket No. USCG-2025-0656]
Certificate of Alternative Compliance for the M/V LA PRECIOSA
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, 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.
DATES: The Certificate of Alternative Compliance for the M/V LA
PRECIOSA was issued on August 20, 2025.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For information or questions about
this notice call or email Lieutenant Katherine Yoho, Southeast District
Inspections and Investigations Division, U.S. Coast Guard; telephone
305-415-7149, email <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#1e557f6a767b6c77707b305c30477176715e6b6d7d7930737772"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="96ddf7e2fef3e4fff8f3b8d4b8cff9fef9d6e3e5f5f1b8fbfffa">[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 would then issue 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, Southeast District, U.S. Coast
Guard, certifies that the M/V LA PRECIOSA (O.N. 1345509) is a vessel of
special construction or purpose, and that, with respect to the
positions of the forward and aft masthead lights, it is not possible to
comply fully with the requirements of the provisions enumerated in the
72 COLREGS, without interfering with the normal operation,
construction, or design of the vessel's car deck. The Chief of
Prevention Division, Southeast District, U.S. Coast Guard, further
finds and certifies that the lights are configured in closest possible
compliance with the applicable provisions of the 72 COLREGS.\5\
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\5\ 33 U.S.C. 1605(a); 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: August 20, 2025.
Sarah J. Geoffrion,
Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Chief, Prevention Division, Southeast Coast
Guard District.
[FR Doc. 2025-16841 Filed 9-2-25; 8:45 am]
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