Certificates of Alternative Compliance for the Coast Guard Heartland District
Published Date: 5/13/2026
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Summary
The Coast Guard Heartland District has issued special certificates allowing certain unique vessels to use different lights, shapes, or sounds than usual to keep them safe without messing up their design. These certificates were given out between July 2025 and January 2026 and help make sure these special boats follow the rules in a way that works for them. If you own or operate one of these vessels, this means you’re officially good to go with these alternative safety features.
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