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TVIB Weclomes New Staff Member

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We have expanded our staff by adding the position of Audit/Survey Coordinator.  We would like to welcome Caleb King to TVIB.  Initially Caleb will be focused on coordinating the processing of audits and surveys while working to support our TPO customers with CG-835V/Marine Casualty concerns. 

Caleb brings over 22 years of marine related experience, having most recently served as the Compliance Director for Inland Marine Service, where he was responsible for Subchapter M implementation; safety, heath, environmental, and quality programs; and tracking key metrics to help guide the leadership team.  Caleb has also served in various capacities for Seacor Holdings/SCF Marine, Marquette Transportation, and Ingram Barge Company.  He served 23 ½ years with the U. S. Coast Guard (8 years Active Duty and 15 ½ Reserve Duty), retiring as a Chief Warrant Officer.  The majority of his Coast Guard career was in the Marine Safety field and assignments included CGC Venturous, MSO Charleston (SC), MSU Paducah, Integrated Support Command St. Louis, and MSU Texas City.

At various times in his career, Caleb has been involved in the AWO Safety Committee.  He is currently serving as President for the International Propeller Club of the United States – Port of Paducah. An interesting fact that most of his industry peers do not know about him is that he is a play by play announcer for a local radio station.  He covers high school soccer and occasionally covers basketball, softball, and baseball.

Coupling Caleb’s training and experience with the Coast Guard and within the industry, he brings perspective and capabilities that will be put to use immediately.  Caleb is located in Paducah, Kentucky. Please be sure to wecome him when you get a chance, you will find his contact info on the website under Contact Us and Our Staff.

With the expansion of our staff resources, TPO Customers are reminded that they should be calling our 24-hour Response Line when in need of assistance with CG-835Vs and Marine Casualty closeout when TPO involvement has been requested by the local OCMI. Utilizing the 24-hour response line will ensure your concerns are directed to the appropriate staff member.

24-Hour Response Line – 888-983-TVIB (8842)

TVIB’s Own Lauren Jeppson Recognized as 40 under 40 at 2019 IMX in St. Louis

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Come out to IMX on Tuesday 5/21 and Wednesday 5/22 and visit with us at booth 919. Congratulations to Lauren on the well deserved recognition.

USCG: Sub M – Health and Safety Plan

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May 9, 2019 – the USCG sent out the following notice via the GovDelivery

This is a reminder of a key 46 CFR Subchapter M implementation milestone that is quickly approaching. On or before July 22, 2019, owners and managing operators of Subchapter M towing vessels must implement a Health and Safety Plan (HSP) and the associated recordkeeping procedures regardless of whether or not the vessel has been issued a Certificate of Inspection (COI). Requirements include general health and safety procedures, identification and mitigation of health and safety hazards, and health and safety training for crewmembers and non-crewmembers.

Towing vessels operating under a Safety Management System (SMS) may already have the elements of the HSP covered within the SMS. For towing vessels that have not incorporated the HSP elements into their SMS, and for towing vessels utilizing the Coast Guard Inspection Option, the HSP would likely be a stand-alone document.

There is no requirement to submit the HSP to the Coast Guard or TPO for approval; however, the plan is subject to review during inspections and audits. Minimum health and safety requirements can be found in 46 CFR Part 140 Subpart E.

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