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SUB M TRAINING: Annual Survey of Towing Vessels – May 8-11 – Mandeville, LA

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Our four day Annual Survey of Towing Vessels (ASTV) course provides surveyors with the knowledge and skills required to perform Subchapter M surveys of towing vessels. Students who successfully complete this course will have an in-depth understanding of both internal survey programs and external survey programs, the reporting requirements of each, and is the appropriate course for those seeking certification from TVIB that will put them on the path to becoming an approved TPO Surveyor.

Location:
Florida Marine
2360 5th Street
Mandeville, LA 70462

Registration Closing: May 1, 2018

Hotel Info:
TVIB has contracted with the Holiday Inn Covington to provide a block of rooms for this training.  The room rate is $89 per night, plus tax for a King room.  The hotel amenities include a free hot breakfast, Wifi and parking.  Book your room by calling 985-888-1200 and asking for the Towing Vessel Inspection Bureau/Florida Marine Transporters group rate.

Hotel Address
45 Louis Prima Dr.
Covington, LA 70433

Anyone who needs the first day of the ASTV course is welcome to attend.  The fee for that is $300 for members and $400 for non members.

Registration and Information

USCG: D9 Notice – Special Consideration in Authorizing Departures From Specific Requirements in Subchapter M

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02/27/2018

The U.S Coast Guard Ninth District published a notice related to Subchapter M enforcement.  The notice allows the OCMI/COTP to utilize their authority to allow special considerations for certain requirements found in Subchapter M. The cognizant OCMI may give special consideration to authorizing departures from specific requirements when unusual circumstances or arrangement warrant such departures and when an equivalent level of safety is provided.

Click here to download CGD9NOTE 16771.

USCG: New Form CG-835V Vessel Inspection Requirements

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04/06/2018

Excerpt from the Coast Guard Maritime Commons posted on 04/05/2018. 

Form CG-835V Vessel Inspection Requirements is specifically tailored to capture more detailed deficiency data in a manner that is aligned with globally accepted Port State Control methodologies. The CG-835V was developed in conjunction with corresponding enhancements to the Coast Guard’s internal database, MISLE, in order to support better data analytics and the development and monitoring of Key Performance Indicators for the U.S. flag fleet and the Recognized Organizations that perform statutory certification and services on the Coast Guard’s behalf.

Click here to read the full blog post from the Coast Guard Maritime Commons.