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CG D8 – Policy Letter Regarding Towing Vessel Sidelight Placement
CG D8(dp) Policy Letter 02-2022 establishes that towing vessel sidelights located on outer edge of pilothouse or superstructure are considered compliant. Lighting requirements under the International Navigation Rules state that power-driven vessels of 20m or more shall have side lights place “at or near the side of the vessel”. The Coast Guard’s Marine Safety Manual interprets “at or near the side of the vessel” to mean not more than 10% of the breadth of the vessel inboard from the side, up to a maximum of 2 meters.
This policy along with D8 communication clarifies that a Certificate of Alternative Compliance (COAC) is not required when a towing vessels’ sidelights are located on the outer edge of the pilothouse or superstructure.
For full details, see the policy letter here.
Remaining 2022 Fall Training Course Dates Announced
Missed out on our Spring Training Courses? You’re in luck TVIB Fall Training Course dates & registration are now available. TVIB will offer two Drydock/ISE Certification courses and one Annual Survey of Towing Vessel and TSMS Auditor Certification Course. Also, an additional Marine Internal Lead Auditor (MILA) course will be held by the ACTion group & SafeMariner. Training courses are open to Members, Non-members, and Coast Guard. Contact our office for registration details!
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Drydock/ISE Certification |
August 30th – September 1st | Virtual |
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Annual Survey of Towing Vessels |
September 13th – 15th | Virtual |
| TSMS Auditor Certification | October 4th – 5th |
Virtual |
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Marine Internal Lead Auditor (ACTion group & SafeMariner) |
October 25th – 26th |
Virtual |
| Drydock/ISE Certification | November 8th – 10th |
Virtual |