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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Department of the Navy
32 CFR Part 706
Certifications and Exemptions Under
the International Regulations for
Preventing Collisions at Sea, 1972
Department of the Navy, DoD.
Final rule.
AGENCY:
ACTION:
The Department of the Navy
(DoN) is amending its certifications and
exemptions under the International
Regulations for Preventing Collisions at
Sea, 1972 (72 COLREGS), to reflect that
the Deputy Assistant Judge Advocate
General (DAJAG) (Admiralty and
Maritime Law) has determined that USS
MICHAEL MURPHY (DDG 112) is a
vessel of the Navy which, due to its
special construction and purpose,
cannot fully comply with certain
provisions of the 72 COLREGS without
interfering with its special function as a
naval ship. The intended effect of this
rule is to warn mariners in waters where
72 COLREGS apply.
DATES: This rule is effective March 5,
2012 and is applicable beginning
February 22, 2012.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Lieutenant Jaewon Choi, JAGC, U.S.
Navy, Admiralty Attorney, (Admiralty
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and Maritime Law), Office of the Judge
Advocate General, Department of the
Navy, 1322 Patterson Ave. SE., Suite
3000, Washington Navy Yard, DC
20374–5066, telephone number: 202–
685–5040.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Pursuant
to the authority granted in 33 U.S.C.
1605, the DoN amends 32 CFR Part 706.
This amendment provides notice that
the DAJAG (Admiralty and Maritime
Law), under authority delegated by the
Secretary of the Navy, has certified that
USS MICHAEL MURPHY (DDG 112) is
a vessel of the Navy which, due to its
special construction and purpose,
cannot fully comply with the following
specific provisions of 72 COLREGS
without interfering with its special
function as a naval ship: Annex I,
paragraph 2(f)(i), pertaining to the
placement of the masthead light or
lights above and clear of all other lights
and obstructions; Annex I, paragraph
2(f)(ii), pertaining to the vertical
placement of task lights; Rule 21(a),
pertaining to the arc of visibility of the
forward masthead light; Annex I,
paragraph 3(a), pertaining to the
location of the forward masthead light
in the forward quarter of the ship, and
the horizontal distance between the
forward and after masthead lights; and
Annex I, paragraph 3(c), pertaining to
placement of task lights not less than
two meters from the fore and aft
centerline of the ship in the athwartship
direction. The DAJAG (Admiralty and
Maritime Law) has also certified that the
lights involved are located in closest
possible compliance with the applicable
72 COLREGS requirements.
Moreover, it has been determined, in
accordance with 32 CFR parts 296 and
701, that publication of this amendment
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for public comment prior to adoption is
impracticable, unnecessary, and
contrary to public interest since it is
based on technical findings that the
placement of lights on this vessel in a
manner differently from that prescribed
herein will adversely affect the vessel’s
ability to perform its military functions.
List of Subjects in 32 CFR Part 706
Marine safety, Navigation (water), and
Vessels.
For the reasons set forth in the
preamble, amend part 706 of title 32 of
the CFR as follows:
PART 706—CERTIFICATIONS AND
EXEMPTIONS UNDER THE
INTERNATIONAL REGULATIONS FOR
PREVENTING COLLISIONS AT SEA,
1972
1. The authority citation for part 706
continues to read as follows:
■
Authority: 33 U.S.C. 1605.
2. Section 706.2 is amended as
follows:
■ A. In Table Four, Paragraph 15 by
adding, in alpha numerical order, by
vessel number, an entry for USS
MICHAEL MURPHY (DDG 112);
■ B. In Table Four, Paragraph 16 by
adding, in alpha numerical order, by
vessel number, an entry for USS
MICHAEL MURPHY (DDG 112); and
■ C. In Table Five, by adding, in alpha
numerical order, by vessel number, an
entry for USS MICHAEL MURPHY
(DDG 112):
■
§ 706.2 Certifications of the Secretary of
the Navy under Executive Order 11964 and
33 U.S.C. 1605.
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TABLE FOUR
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Vessel
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USS MICHAEL MURPHY ........................................................................................................
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Horizontal distance from
the fore and aft centerline of the vessel in the
athwartship direction
Number
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1.90 meters
DDG 112
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Vessel
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USS MICHAEL MURPHY ........................................................................................................
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Obstruction angle relative ship’s headings
Number
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DDG 112
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109.60 THRU 112.50
[degrees]
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Forward masthead light not in
forward quarter of
ship. Annex I, sec.
3(a)
After masthead
light less than 1⁄2
ship’s length aft of
forward masthead
light. Annex I, sec.
3(a)
Percentage horizontal separation
attained
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TABLE FIVE
Vessel
Number
Masthead lights
not over all other
lights and obstructions. Annex I,
sec. 2(f)
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USS MICHAEL MURPHY ......................
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DDG 112
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X
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X
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X
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14.5
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Approved: February 22, 2012.
M. Robb Hyde,
Commander, JAGC, U.S. Navy, Deputy
Assistant Judge Advocate General (Admiralty
and Maritime Law).
J.M. Beal,
Lieutenant Commander, Office of the Judge
Advocate General, U.S. Navy, Federal
Register Liaison Officer.
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Department of the Navy
32 CFR Part 706
Certifications and Exemptions Under the International Regulations
for Preventing Collisions at Sea, 1972
AGENCY: Department of the Navy, DoD.
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: The Department of the Navy (DoN) is amending its
certifications and exemptions under the International Regulations for
Preventing Collisions at Sea, 1972 (72 COLREGS), to reflect that the
Deputy Assistant Judge Advocate General (DAJAG) (Admiralty and Maritime
Law) has determined that USS MICHAEL MURPHY (DDG 112) is a vessel of
the Navy which, due to its special construction and purpose, cannot
fully comply with certain provisions of the 72 COLREGS without
interfering with its special function as a naval ship. The intended
effect of this rule is to warn mariners in waters where 72 COLREGS
apply.
DATES: This rule is effective March 5, 2012 and is applicable beginning
February 22, 2012.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Lieutenant Jaewon Choi, JAGC, U.S.
Navy, Admiralty Attorney, (Admiralty and Maritime Law), Office of the
Judge Advocate General, Department of the Navy, 1322 Patterson Ave.
SE., Suite 3000, Washington Navy Yard, DC 20374-5066, telephone number:
202-685-5040.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Pursuant to the authority granted in 33
U.S.C. 1605, the DoN amends 32 CFR Part 706.
This amendment provides notice that the DAJAG (Admiralty and
Maritime Law), under authority delegated by the Secretary of the Navy,
has certified that USS MICHAEL MURPHY (DDG 112) is a vessel of the Navy
which, due to its special construction and purpose, cannot fully comply
with the following specific provisions of 72 COLREGS without
interfering with its special function as a naval ship: Annex I,
paragraph 2(f)(i), pertaining to the placement of the masthead light or
lights above and clear of all other lights and obstructions; Annex I,
paragraph 2(f)(ii), pertaining to the vertical placement of task
lights; Rule 21(a), pertaining to the arc of visibility of the forward
masthead light; Annex I, paragraph 3(a), pertaining to the location of
the forward masthead light in the forward quarter of the ship, and the
horizontal distance between the forward and after masthead lights; and
Annex I, paragraph 3(c), pertaining to placement of task lights not
less than two meters from the fore and aft centerline of the ship in
the athwartship direction. The DAJAG (Admiralty and Maritime Law) has
also certified that the lights involved are located in closest possible
compliance with the applicable 72 COLREGS requirements.
Moreover, it has been determined, in accordance with 32 CFR parts
296 and 701, that publication of this amendment for public comment
prior to adoption is impracticable, unnecessary, and contrary to public
interest since it is based on technical findings that the placement of
lights on this vessel in a manner differently from that prescribed
herein will adversely affect the vessel's ability to perform its
military functions.
List of Subjects in 32 CFR Part 706
Marine safety, Navigation (water), and Vessels.
For the reasons set forth in the preamble, amend part 706 of title
32 of the CFR as follows:
PART 706--CERTIFICATIONS AND EXEMPTIONS UNDER THE INTERNATIONAL
REGULATIONS FOR PREVENTING COLLISIONS AT SEA, 1972
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1. The authority citation for part 706 continues to read as follows:
Authority: 33 U.S.C. 1605.
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2. Section 706.2 is amended as follows:
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A. In Table Four, Paragraph 15 by adding, in alpha numerical order, by
vessel number, an entry for USS MICHAEL MURPHY (DDG 112);
0
B. In Table Four, Paragraph 16 by adding, in alpha numerical order, by
vessel number, an entry for USS MICHAEL MURPHY (DDG 112); and
0
C. In Table Five, by adding, in alpha numerical order, by vessel
number, an entry for USS MICHAEL MURPHY (DDG 112):
Sec. 706.2 Certifications of the Secretary of the Navy under
Executive Order 11964 and 33 U.S.C. 1605.
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Table Four
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Horizontal distance from
the fore and aft
Vessel Number centerline of the vessel
in the athwartship
direction
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USS MICHAEL MURPHY.......................................... DDG 112 1.90 meters
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Obstruction angle
Vessel Number relative ship's headings
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USS MICHAEL MURPHY.......................................... DDG 112 109.60 THRU 112.50
[degrees]
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Table Five
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After masthead
Masthead lights Forward masthead light less than \1/ Percentage
not over all other light not in 2\ ship's length horizontal
Vessel Number lights and forward quarter of aft of forward separation
obstructions. ship. Annex I, masthead light. attained
Annex I, sec. 2(f) sec. 3(a) Annex I, sec. 3(a)
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USS MICHAEL MURPHY.................................. DDG 112 X X X 14.5
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Approved: February 22, 2012.
M. Robb Hyde,
Commander, JAGC, U.S. Navy, Deputy Assistant Judge Advocate General
(Admiralty and Maritime Law).
J.M. Beal,
Lieutenant Commander, Office of the Judge Advocate General, U.S. Navy,
Federal Register Liaison Officer.
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