TVIB News News and Updates

Subchapter M requires all inspected towing vessels that have obtained a Certificate of Inspection (COI) to undergo a drydock and internal structural examination (DD/ISE) at least once every five years for freshwater service and twice every five years for salt water service.

This three-day course provides surveyors who plan to conduct Subchapter M drydock and internal structural examinations of inspected towing vessels with the tools, skills and knowledge to complete these examinations, and provides a path toward an industry-recognized credential. The class also requires pre-course online work that must be completed before class.

In addition to successfully completing this course, individuals seeking to become TVIB credentialed DD/ISE surveyors must also complete the TVIB application process and a practical demonstration of surveying skills.

Individuals who do not intend to conduct drydock and internal structural examinations may attend the course to obtain a better understanding of what is entailed in these compliance activities.

May 4 – 6**	Channelview, TX
July 21 – 23	Pittsburgh, PA
August 4 – 6	Hebron, KY (Cincinnati)
Aug 31 – Sep 2	New Orleans, LA
Nov 30 – Dec 2	Paducah, KY

Click here for DD/ISE course information and registration.

**We have added a two-day Confined Space Shipyard Competent Person course to the back end of the May course. This course will run from May 7- 8 at the same location. Additional dates and details for this course will be published in the coming days.                                                                                                                                                                                    

Click here to view the full 2020 Training Calendar – which includes multiple dates for the Annual Survey of Towing Vessels and Auditor Certification courses and others.                                                                                                         

If you have any questions, please call (832) 323-3992               

We’re pleased to share with you the 2020 Training Calendar, showcasing the first ten courses scheduled for the year.  We have added the new Drydock/Internal Structural Examination Certification and Confined Space Shipyard Competent Person courses to our course offerings this year (click here to link to the DD/ISE course information). We will continue to add more courses as details are set.

Annual Survey of Towing Vessels	April 14 – 16	Channelview, TX
Drydock/ISE Certification	May 4 – 6	Channelview, TX
Confined Space Shipyard Competent Person	May 7 – 8	Channelview, TX
Auditor Certification	June 2 – 3	Channelview, TX
Drydock/ISE Certification	July 21 – 23	Pittsburgh, PA
Drydock/ISE Certification	August 4 – 6	Hebron, KY (Cincinnati)
Drydock/ISE Certification	Aug 31 – Sep 2	New Orleans, LA
Auditor Certification	October 6 – 7	Channelview, TX
Annual Survey of Towing Vessels	November 3 – 5	New Orleans, LA
Drydock/ISE Certification	Nov 30 – Dec 2	Paducah, KY

Click here for course information and registration.

MORE TRAINING NEWS: We’ve been listening and are developing online course offerings. First up for our online courses will be an Overview of DD/ISE for Compliance Personnel course. This course is intended to communicate the expectations of the DD/ISE program requirements for those that elected to use an internal survey program.  We will walk through how to structure the TSMS to ensure compliance and what to expect from USCG interaction with the TPO, the DD/ISE surveyor and the organization.  We will be developing additional online course offerings and are welcome to hear suggestions and discuss topics that are well suited for the online learning environment.

If you have any questions, please call (832) 323-3992