Course Description – 4 DAY COURSE
Our Subchapter M 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. Everyone who successfully completes the course will receive a course completion certificate.
Course attendees who wish to receive the Certified Subchapter M Surveyor for Annual Surveys credential also need to submit a complete 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.
Register October 17-20, 2017 in St. Louis, MO
Who Should Attend
Internal Surveyors: This course is designed for individuals seeking training for Internal Surveyors as specified in section 137.315 – Internal Survey Programs, and are looking to become proficient at 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, which is required to perform work for TVIB as a TPO surveyor.
