TVIB News

USCG: Commercial Vessel Safety during Lapse in Coast Guard Appropriations

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MSIB 01-19, issued 1/23/2019 by CG-CVC, provides guidance to assist vessel owners, operators, and other affected parties during the lapse in appropriations. The MSIB covers the USCG’s plans for addressing the following items during the partial government shutdown:

  • COFRs – Certificates of Financial Responsibility
  • CODs – Certificates of Documentation (impacts on COIs)
  • MMCs – Merchant Mariner Credentials

EXCERPT – “In the absence of enacted appropriation or continuing resolution, the Coast Guard is required to execute an orderly suspension of some operations and activities. In general, the Coast Guard will continue operations authorized by law that provide for national security, or that protect life and property. However, certain administrative functions will be limited.”

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USCG: Minimum Random Drug Testing Rate Set at 50%

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01/02/2019

Excerpt from the Coast Guard Maritime Commons

The Coast Guard has increased the minimum random drug testing rate for 2019 as a result of Drug and Alcohol Management Information System data for the most recent reporting year indicating that the positive rate is greater than one percent.

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Holiday Greetings from TVIB

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From all of us at TVIB, we wish you and yours the warmest greetings of the season and best wishes for happiness in the new year. One of the real joys this holiday season is the opportunity to say thank you and wish you the very best for the new year.

Holiday Schedule

Christmas: Offices closed Monday 12/24 and Tuesday 12/25

New Years: Offices closed Monday 12/31 and Tuesday 1/1

If you need immediate assistance during our holiday schedule please call our 24-Hour Response Line – (888) 983-TVIB (8842) and the appropriate staff member will respond promptly.