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Marine Internal Lead Auditor Course

July 11, 2017 @ 8:00 am - July 12, 2017 @ 5:00 pm

Course Summary:
This course is designed to teach and practice the specific skills, knowledge and abilities needed to conduct and lead internal audits for commercial marine companies.

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Course Description:
Length: Two days (16 hours)
Course binder and text provided
Maximum class size: 32, Minimum class size 10
This course has been recognized as “Substantially equal to an ISO 9001 auditor course by the United States Coast Guard and meets the Subchapter M requirements for internal auditor training.
The course meets the requirements of ANSI/ASSE Z 490.1-2016 Criteria for Accepted Practices in Safety, health and environmental training
This course is audited by a third party annually

*Accommodation information below in Additional Course Details

Course Fees:
Non-Members: $1250
TVIB Members: $937*
Course fee includes course materials and lunch each day. Note: Please inform us upon registration if you have any special dietary needs and we will make every attempt to accommodate you. Email your request to: cindyh@thetvib.org
*TVIB members receive a 25% discount upon registering for the course.

Who Should Attend:
Internal auditors who need to comply with the training requirements outlined in Subchapter M: 46 CFR 138.310 (d)(2).
External auditors wishing to learn more about auditing principles and techniques,
HSE Managers, Compliance and Operations Managers, safety consultants and regulators.
Company management wishing to enhance effective internal auditing techniques aligned with the objective of a TSMS in Subchapter M.

Course Highlights Include:
Management System Fundamentals
Plan-Do-Check-Act Continual Improvement Model
Management System Standards: RCP, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, TSMS (NPRM), ISM Code, TMSA2 requirements for internal audits
History of Marine Auditing
Purpose and types of audits
The relationship between internal and external audits-and why they are different
Characteristics of Effective Internal System Audits
Phases of the Audit
Key aspects of ISO 9001: Quality Management Systems and ISO 19011: Guidelines for Auditing Management System
Competence for Internal Auditors
Audit Procedures
Planning and scheduling the audit
Conducting the Audit
Non-conformity statements
Reports and Non-conformity statements
Tracking and close out of non-conformities, corrective and preventive actions

Instructor Bios:
Rick Dunn, of SafeMARINER, LLC
Certified Safety and Health Manger, Certified Occupational Safety and Health Trainer, TMSA Auditor, Internal marine auditor, former member of AWO’s Responsible Carrier Program Board. Former Vetting Manager-North America, SeaRiver Maritime, Inc., USCG Licensed Master, USCG approved simulator instructor for tugs, pilots and ships. American Society of Safety Engineers Professional. www.safemariner.com

Capt. David A. Foret, Jr., President of the ACTion group
David has over 37 years’ experience in the towing vessel industry including 12 years onboard and more than 13 years spent in shore side management before forming his own compliance firm in 1999. He holds a Merchant Mariner Credential endorsed as Master of Towing Vessels and Tankerman-PIC (Barge) Dangerous Liquids and Liquefied Gas cargoes, TVIB-Certified AWO RCP Auditor certification, and Crew Endurance Management Systems (CEMS) Expert. He has served on the Pilot Board Investigation Review Committee (PBIRC) representing the interests of the brownwater towing vessel community for the past 17 years. Currently serving on the Board of Directors for the Towing Vessel Inspection Bureau (TVIB). Chairman of the Lone Star Harbor Safety Committee’s Navigation Operations Subcommittee. www.theagcteam.com

Tava S. Foret, Director, Audit and Survey Services of Towing Vessel Inspection Bureau
Tava brings nearly 25 years of experience in the towing vessel industry. She has a Bachelor of Science in Business Marketing, Certified Instructional Designer designation, TVIB-Certified AWO RCP Auditor certification, and Crew Endurance Management Systems (CEMS) Expert. Has served as the President on the Board of Directors for the Towing Vessel Inspection Bureau (TVIB) and formerly served on the Board of Directors for the American Waterways Operators (AWO) Association. She has served on the Towing Safety Advisory Committee’s (TSAC) Towing Vessel Inspection Workgroup and chaired the Auditor Subcommittee. Served as the Chairman for the Houston Galveston Navigation Safety Advisory Committee (HOGANSAC). www.thetvib.org

Additional Course Details:

Documentation:
Please bring a photo ID with you to class
Course materials will be provided on site
Practical exercises, role playing, quizzes, a final exam and active participation in class are required to earn your certificate
This fast paced, informative course will support continual improvement in your organization, and give you the confidence for success

Cancellation Policy:
Cancellations must be submitted one week (7 days) prior to the first day of the course. Please note that a cancellation fee of $150 will be charged. No refund will be issued for non-attendance without notification, or for early withdrawal from the course. Please send cancellation notifications to: cindyh@thetvib.org

ADA Requests:
Please alert us upon registration of any ADA needs that you may have so that proper arrangements can be made to accommodate you. Send your request to: cindyh@thetvib.org

Accommodation Information:

TVIB has contracted with the Holiday Inn Express to provide a block of rooms at a reduced rate.  The room rate is $109 per night, plus tax and includes the full breakfast buffet and Wifi.  Please call 281-864-7457 and ask for the TVIB group rate to reserve your room.

Hotel Address: 16311 East Freeway, Channelview TX 77530

Details

Start:
July 11, 2017 @ 8:00 am
End:
July 12, 2017 @ 5:00 pm

Organizer

Cindy Hunsaker

Venue

San Jacinto Maritime College
3700 Old Highway 146
La Porte, TX 77571 United States
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