USS Cleveland Skips Standard Lights for Secret Sails
Published Date: 5/6/2025
Notice
Summary
The U.S. Navy has given the USS Cleveland (LCS 31) a special pass because its unique design means it can’t follow some standard 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 timing changes—just a smart safety shout-out for everyone sailing nearby.
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Navy warns mariners about USS Cleveland
The Navy issued a Certificate of Alternate Compliance for USS Cleveland (LCS 31) because its special design means it cannot fully follow the navigation-light rules in the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea, 1972 (72 COLREGS). This notice is meant to warn mariners in waters where the 72 COLREGS apply that the ship may look different on the water.
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