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TVIB Issues Its First TSMS Certificate

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June 23, 2017, TVIB issued its first TSMS certificate to Crounse Corporation. Crounse successfully completed a full Subchapter M TSMS audit including a review of its operations for compliance with Subchapter M.

Crounse is the first of a number of companies that have chosen TVIB as their U.S. Coast Guard Approved Third-Party Organization (TPO) for Subchapter M compliance. We are very appreciative of the confidence Crounse showed in TVIB and look forward to a long relationship. Reaching this important milestone in the development of TVIB is a significant achievement for our staff and our members.

We are working with a number of TPO customers to take advantage of the recent Coast Guard policy letter CG-CVC Policy Letter 17-02 and the AWO Alert issued on June 8th, that provided guidance on how a company can use their previous RCP Management Audit towards the issuance of their initial TSMS Certificate.  Additionally, we are preparing those same customers to take the necessary steps to apply for and obtain COIs for their vessels in the coming year.

We have a broad geographic dispersion of Subchapter M Auditors and Surveyors throughout the inland river system, the gulf and from the west coast to the east coast. Our auditors and surveyors are some of the most experienced available. They have a keen understanding of the industry, as many started out their career on deck, moving up to the wheelhouse and on to shoreside operations and management. We know your business and you know our auditors and surveyors.  Contact us to learn how our TPO services can help your organization achieve Subchapter M compliance ahead of the July 20, 2018 deadline.

TVIB is THE TPO YOU KNOW AND TRUST

Tava S. Foret, Executive Vice President, Operations
832.323.2155
tavaf@thetvib.org

Chris Parsonage, President
832.323.2188
chrisp@thetvib.org

MSIB – Acceptable U.S. Ballast Water Management Methods vs. BWM Convention Methods

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06/30/2017

The U.S. Coast published MSCI No.: 007-17 Acceptable U.S. Ballast Water Management Methods vs. BWM Convention Methods.

The purpose of this bulletin is to remind masters, owners/operators, agents and persons-in-charge of vessels that the United States is not signatory to the International Convention for the Control and Management of Ship’s Ballast Water and Sediment (BWM Convention) and that vessels discharging ballast water (BW) into the waters of the U.S. must comply with the requirements of 33 CFR 151 Subparts C and D.

Non-recreational vessels, U.S. and foreign, that are equipped with ballast tanks are required to comply with the U.S. ballast water regulations provided in Title 33 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 151 Subparts C & D when operating in the waters of the United States, except as expressly provided in 33 CFR 151.2015 & 151.2020.

Click here to download MSIB 007-17 in full.

Training Opportunities

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We have multiple Subchapter M training opportunities quickly approaching. We will host the 3 day TSMS Auditor Certification course and the 4-day Annual Survey of Towing Vessels course together at Inland Marine Service in Hebron, KY, and the 2-day Coast Guard Recognized Marine Internal Lead Auditor course in Houston, TX.

TVIB has taken a new approach to teaching students how to conduct audits and surveys to confirm compliance with Subchapter M. This innovative week long course allows auditors and surveyors to attend a few days, or the entire week, depending on their needs for Subchapter M instruction. Individuals who are interested in obtaining both course certificates may register for both courses.

TSMS Auditor Certification course (3 day course) 
July 17-19, 2017 in Hebron, KY

This course is open to those members and non-members seeking training on auditing a TSMS under Subchapter M. The American Waterways Operators Responsible Carrier Program will be utilized as an example of an approved towing safety management system framework. Everyone who successfully completes the course will receive a course completion certificate. It is appropriate for existing auditors, compliance department individuals, or anyone responsible for overseeing an internal audit program. This course is the auditing course required for those individuals seeking TVIB TSMS Auditor Certification to conduct third-party compliance audits for TVIB as a TPO. Click here to register to attend or for more information.

Annual Survey of Towing Vessels course (4 day course)
July 18-21, 2017 in Hebron, KY

This open to those members and non-members. It provides surveyors with the knowledge and skills required to perform TVIB TPO Subchapter M annual surveys of towing vessels. It has been designed to teach those who will be performing surveys as a part of an internal survey program, as well as those surveyors who wish to hold the credential to perform external surveys for TVIB. Everyone who successfully completes the course will receive a course completion certificate. This course is the surveying course required for those individuals seeking the TVIB Certified Subchapter M Surveyor for Annual Surveys credential. Click here to register to attend or for more information.

Those individuals interested in taking both courses need to select the 5 day option to receive the combined class registration discount.

*TVIB members receive a 25% discount when registering for the course. 

 

Marine Internal Lead Auditor Course
See Website for Dates/Locations

Designed to teach and practice the specific skills, knowledge, and abilities needed to conduct and lead internal audits for commercial marine companies. The course is for internal auditors, external auditors wishing to learn more about auditing principles and techniques, marine executives, HSE managers, operations managers, safety consultants and regulators.

Recognized as “Substantially equal to an ISO 9001 auditor course” by the U.S. Coast Guard and is acceptable under Subchapter M requirements for internal auditor training, 46 CFR 138.310(d)(2). Meets the requirements of ANSI/ASSE Z 490.1-2016 Criteria for Accepted Practices in Safety, health and environmental training. This course is NOT the appropriate course for those individuals seeking Subchapter M TSMS auditor certification from TVIB to conduct third party AWO RCP and/or Subchapter M TSMS audits. Click here to register to attend or for more information.