88 FR 17 pgs. 5012-5013 - Certificate of Alternative Compliance for SHAVER O.N. 1257204, HULL 129
Type: NOTICEVolume: 88Number: 17Pages: 5012 - 5013
Pages: 5012, 5013Docket number: [Docket No. USCG-2022-0705]
FR document: [FR Doc. 2023-01499 Filed 1-25-23; 8:45 am]
Agency: Homeland Security Department
Sub Agency: Coast Guard
Official PDF Version: PDF Version
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
Coast Guard
[Docket No. USCG-2022-0705]
Certificate of Alternative Compliance for SHAVER O.N. 1257204, HULL 129
AGENCY:
Coast Guard, DHS.
ACTION:
Notification of issuance of a certificate of alternative compliance.
SUMMARY:
[top] The Coast Guard announces that the Chief, Prevention Division, Thirteenth Coast Guard District has issued a certificate of alternative compliance from the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea, 1972 (72 COLREGS), for the SHAVER, O.N. 1257204, HULL 129. We are issuing this notice because its publication is required by statute. Due to the construction and placement of the mooring and anchor winches and fittings, placement of the sidelights in this area would be a potential hazard to the crew during vessel operations and may subject them to potential damage during mooring. The SHAVER, O.N. 1257204, HULL 129, 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
DATES:
The Certificate of Alternative Compliance was issued on December 20, 2022.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
For information or questions about this notice call or email Ms. Jill L. Lazo, Thirteenth District, U.S. Coast Guard; telephone 206-220-7232, email Jill.L.Lazo@uscg.mil.
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
Footnotes:
1 ?33 U.S.C. 1605.
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.
The Chief, Prevention Division, of the Thirteenth Coast Guard District, U.S. Coast Guard, certifies that the SHAVER, O.N. 1257204, HULL 129, is a towing vessel of special construction or purpose, and that, with respect to the position of the sidelights, stern and towing 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. The Chief, Prevention Division further finds and certifies that the sidelights, are in the closest possible compliance with the applicable provisions of the 72 COLREGS. 5
Footnotes:
5 ?33 U.S.C. 1605(a); 33 CFR 81.9.
This notice is issued under authority of 33 U.S.C. 1605(c) and 33 CFR 81.18.
Dated: January 11, 2023.
P.C. Burkett,
Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Chief, Prevention Division, Thirteenth Coast Guard District.
[FR Doc. 2023-01499 Filed 1-25-23; 8:45 am]
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