Section 81.9 - Certificate of Alternative Compliance: ContentsThe Chief of the Prevention Division issues the Certificate of Alternative Compliance to the vessel based on a determination that it cannot comply fully with 72 COLREGS light, shape, and sound signal provisions without interference with its special function. This Certificate includes-
(a) Identification of the vessel as supplied in the application under § 81.5(a)(2) ;(b) The provision of the 72 COLREGS for which the Certificate authorizes alternative compliance;(c) A certification that the vessel is unable to comply fully with the 72 COLREGS lights, shape, and sound signal requirements without interference with its special function;(d) A statement of why full compliance would interfere with the special function of the vessel;(e) The required alternative installation;(f) A statement that the required alternative installation is in the closest possible compliance with the 72 COLREGS without interfering with the special function of the vessel;(g) The date of issuance;(h) A statement that the Certificate of Alternative Compliance terminates when the vessel ceases to be usually engaged in the operation for which the certificate is issued.CGD 77-136, 47 FR 13800, Apr. 1, 1982, as amended by USCG-2018-0874, 84 FR 30878, June 28, 2019 As amended by USCG-2018-0874, 84 FR 30878, 6/28/2019