Course Description – 3 DAY COURSE
Our Annual Survey of Towing Vessels course 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.
Course attendees who wish to receive the Certified Subchapter M Surveyor for Annual Surveys credential also need to submit a complete Surveyor Membership Application PRIOR to attending the course. The applicant’s credentials and work experience will be reviewed by the TVIB Surveyor Certification Subcommittee to confirm the applicant meets the requirements to become a TVIB Certified Surveyor. Upon successful completion of the course, approval by the TVIB Membership Committee, and receipt of the first year of membership dues, TVIB will submit the applicant to the USCG for final approval as qualified to perform work on behalf of TVIB in its role as a TPO.
*If you are a TVIB member please register through the member portal to receive your member discount.
**If you are a TPO customer employee or a Supporting Organization employee, please contact your company’s representative for log in information to obtain the member discount for this course.
Who Should Attend
Internal Surveyors: This course is designed for individuals seeking training on the requirements for Internal Surveyors as specified in section 137.315 Internal Survey Programs, and are looking to become proficient at conducting Subchapter M compliant internal surveys under the oversight of a Third Party Organization “TPO.”
Third Party Surveyors: This course is also for those surveyors who wish to become a TVIB Certified Subchapter M Surveyor for Annual Surveys. TVIB requires this credential for those individuals who plan to work through TVIB to offer annual surveys to TPO customers. If you are interested in obtaining this credential, you will need to complete and submit the Surveyor Membership Application and application fee PRIOR to coming to class.
- Those individuals who want the training without becoming certified are not required to submit a TVIB membership application.
- This course is open to TVIB members and non-members alike.
What’s Covered
- Subchapter M Overview
- The role of the TPO and Obligations of Surveyors
- Survey Standards
- Report Writing
- Confined Space Entry
- Lifesaving Equipment
- Fire Protection Equipment
- Towing Gear
- Navigation Equipment
- Sanitary Examination
- Unsafe Practices
- Manning
- Prevention of Oil Pollution
- Record Keeping
- Practical Exercises
- Final Examination
Please note that TVIB reserves the right to cancel this course based on enrollment numbers and/or instructor availability no later than two weeks before the first day of class. TVIB will not be responsible for reimbursements to course registrants for travel/accommodation expenses.