QUESTION: What are the minimum requirements to become an external auditor?
RESPONSE:
46 CFR 139.130(b) Auditors must meet the following qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Four years of working on towing vessels or other relevant marine experience such as Coast Guard marine inspector, licensed mariner, military personnel with relevant maritime experience, or marine surveyor.
- Successful completion of an ANSI/ISO/ASQ Q9001-2000 or ISO 9001:2008(E) (incorporated by reference, see § 136.112 of this subchapter) lead auditor/assessor course or Coast Guard recognized equivalent.
- Successful completion of a training course for the auditing of a TSMS.
- Audit experience, as demonstrated by:
- Documented experience in auditing the ISM Code or the American Waterways Operators Responsible Carrier Program, consisting of at least two management audits and six vessel audits within the past 5 years; or
- Successful completion of an auditor apprenticeship, consisting of at least one management audit and three vessel audits under the direction of a lead auditor.
TVIBs requirements and the full process to become a TVIB-Certified Auditor are documented in the Auditor/Surveyor Membership Application. If you have any questions, please call 832-323-3992 or click here to send an email.