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USCG: USER FEE NPRM Published – TSMS Option Fee Reduced/USCG Option Fee Raised

Click here to download the Federal Register Notice

Excerpt:

“1. Establishing Specific Annual Inspection Fees for Towing Vessels Subject to Subchapter M We are also proposing to charge one of two fees for towing vessels inspected under subchapter M:

  • $2,184 for those using the Coast Guard option, and
  • $973 for those using the TSMS option.”

Holiday Greetings from TVIB

From all of us at TVIB,
we wish you and yours the warmest greetings of the season
and best wishes for happiness in the new year.
One of the real joys this holiday season is the opportunity to
say thank you and wish you the very best for the new year.

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MILA Training Course: Final Registration Opportunity

The deadline to register for the MILA Training Course is Tuesday, December 7th. 

TVIB has partnered with SafeMARINER, LLC and ACTion group (d/b/a ACTSafe Training) in this Coast Guard recognized Marine Internal Lead Auditor course, which is designed to teach the specific skills and knowledge necessary to conduct and lead internal audits for commercial marine companies. This fast-paced, informative course requires active participation and successfully completing practical exercises, quizzes, and a final exam in order to earn a certificate.

This course meets the requirements of ANSI Z 490.1 Criteria for Accepted Practices in Safety, Health and Environmental Training and the requirements of 46 CFR 138.310(d)(2) for those individuals performing internal audits under Subchapter M.

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