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USCG: Sub M COI Update

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6/20/2019

The Towing Vessel National Center of Expertise (TVNCOE) reports that approximately 750 COIs have been issued with another 450 currently in the queue. They believe this represents approximately 22% of the 25% of the fleet towing vessels needing COIs in by July 22, 2019 (year one of the four-year phase-in).

They estimate that 219 companies have received a TSMS certificate/DOC and are using an SMS for compliance that those companies represent roughly 3,250 towing vessels.

USCG: UPDATE CVC-WI-010(2) to Address Dayshapes/Lights

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6/17/2019 The USCG Office of Commercial Vessel Compliance has issued Change 2 to CVC-WI-010(2) OCMI Guidance on Special Consideration for 46 CFR Subchapter M Vessels.

They have added language related to navigation lights and shapes. We are presently reviewing the added language and will provide TVIB specific feedback in the coming days.

Click here to download CVC-WI-010(2) OCMI Guidance on Special Consideration for 46 CFR Subchapter M Vessels

USCG: Seafarers’ Access to Maritime Facilities: Frequently Asked Questions

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Posted on the USCG Maritime Commons 06/13/2019

The Office of Port and Facility Compliance has compiled frequently asked questions to assist with the compliance of 33 CFR §105.237, Seafarers’ Access to Maritime Facilities regulation. Those FAQs are provided here for the convenience of our readers.

There are impacts to vessel’s that deny access to mariner’s requesting access as well as barge fleets.

Click here to link to the original post on the USCG Maritime Commons