USS Basilone Goes Dark: Navy's Lighting Loophole Lives On
Published Date: 5/6/2025
Notice
Summary
The Navy gave USS JOHN BASILONE (DDG 122) a special pass because its unique design means it can’t follow some usual navigation light rules without messing up its mission. This heads-up helps other boaters know the ship might look different on the water. No extra costs or delays—just a smart safety move for this one-of-a-kind warship.
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Navy ship given alternate navigation lights
The U.S. Navy issued a Certificate of Alternate Compliance for USS JOHN BASILONE (DDG 122) because its special construction and purpose mean it cannot fully follow the navigation light rules in the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea, 1972 (72 COLREGS). This notice warns mariners in waters where 72 COLREGS apply that the ship may look different on the water. No extra costs or delays are created by this action — it is a safety measure for this single naval vessel.
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