USCG: Sub M FAQs Updated
08/21/2017
The USCG Towing Vessel National Center of Expertise (TVNCOE) recently updated the FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions).
CG-CVC Policy Letter 17-04 Subchapter M Third Party Organization (TPO) Guidance
08/11/2017
CG-CVC 17-04 and the TPO Guidebook (August 2017) are designed to outline the roles and responsibilities of the TPO.
Click here to download the CG-CVC Policy Letter 17-04 and the TPO Guidebook.
SUBCHAPTER M: USCG Accepting Applications for Endorsements of Tankerman Person In Charge (PIC) Restricted to Fuel Transfers on Towing Vessels
08/04/2017 – Reproduced from notice written by Captain Kirsten R. Martin
The Coast Guard is now accepting applications for Tankerman PIC Restricted to Fuel Transfers on Towing Vessels. A new checklist and sample sea service letter are available on the NMC website to assist mariners with these applications.
CG-MMC Policy Letter 01-17, Guidelines for Issuing Endorsements for Tankerman PIC Restricted to Fuel Transfers on Towing Vessels, was published on March 10, 2017, and provides additional information for employers and mariners. Endorsements will be issued in accordance with the provisions for a restricted tankerman endorsement (46 CFR 13.111(a)), in order to meet the requirement of 33 CFR 155.710(e)(1).
Questions or feedback on the policy should be directed to MMCPolicy@uscg.mil. The status of individual applications can be determined by contacting the NMC Customer Service Center using Live Chat, by calling 1-888-IASKNMC (427-5662), or via e-mail to IASKNMC@uscg.mil.
Click here to access the full NMC notification document.