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USCG: Sector Mobile MSIB 13-19 ITV Fleet Status

Excerpt from MSIB 13-19 Sector Mobile ITV Fleet Status:

As reminder, July 20, 2020 is the date in which each company is required to have a Certificate of Inspection (COi) for at least 50 percent of their towing vessel fleet IA W 46 CFR I 36.202(b ). During th.is second cycle, Sector Mobile received less than 20 applications for inspections. Some vessels may have already been issued (or applied for) COis from other OCMI zones. Please provide Sector Mobile a roster with all company vessels including COi status (issued/not issued) and what OCMI zone issued the COi. Sector Mobile requests information be sent to mobinsp@uscg.mil no later than December I, 20 I 9.

To minimize delays, 46 CFR 136.210 requires an application for inspection and supporting documentation be submitted 30 days in advance for an initial COL Additionally, the inspection shall be scheduled a minimum of three months prior.

To aid in the process, Sector Mobile has developed Subchapter M checklists outlining the submittal process and required documentation. To obtain a checklist, please visit our Homeport website.
If th.ere are questions regarding the COI process please contact the Sector Mobile scheduler by email at mobinsp@uscg.mil or call 251-441-5262.

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TVIB: Wrapping Up Another Successful Annual Surveyor Course

This week we had a great group of students in for the Annual Surveyor of Towing Vessels (ASTV) course in Houston. We continue to have a cross-section of industry and Coast Guard attendees. This combination of industry and Coast Guard breaks down barriers, helps to establish relationship and paves the way for a collaborative effort of ushering in Subchapter M. We had students from as far away as Alaska and as near as around the corner.

Stay tuned for the 2019 Training Calendar.

USCG: UPDATE CVC-WI-015(2) Determinations for a Vessel’s Keel Laid Date or Similar Stage of Construction for U.S. Flag Vessels

09/20/2019

The Coast Guard has updated CVC-WI-015(2) Determinations for a Vessel’s Keel Laid Date or Similar Stage of Construction for U.S. Flag Vessels.

Click here to download the CVC-WI-015(2).