Navy Warship Too Cool for International Navigation Rules
Published Date: 11/25/2025
Notice
Summary
The U.S. Navy has officially given the USS TED STEVENS (DDG 128) a special pass because its unique design means it can’t follow all the usual navigation light rules without messing up its mission. This change started on June 9, 2025, and the Navy is letting everyone know to watch out for this ship’s different lights when sailing nearby. No extra costs were mentioned, just a heads-up for safer seas!
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USS TED STEVENS navigation lights exception
The U.S. Navy issued a Certificate of Alternate Compliance for the USS TED STEVENS (DDG 128) because its special design prevents full compliance with certain navigation light rules in the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea, 1972 (72 COLREGS). The certificate is effective November 25, 2025 and applies beginning June 9, 2025; mariners in waters where 72 COLREGS apply are warned to watch for this ship’s different light positions.
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