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August 2021
Drydock/Internal Structural Examination Certification Course
The Drydock/Internal Structural Examination Certification course (3 day IN PERSON course) is open to TVIB members and non-members alike. The 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 course includes an online pre-course portion that MUST be completed prior to attending class. Course Fee: Non-Members: $1275 TVIB Members: $975* *TVIB members receive a discount on TVIB courses. …
Find out more »September 2021
Annual Survey of Towing Vessels Course
Course Summary: The Annual Survey of Towing Vessels VIRTUAL course is open to TVIB members and non-members alike. It has been designed to teach Subchapter M Annual Survey skills and knowledge to those who will be performing surveys as a part of an internal survey program, as well as those who wish to hold the TVIB Certified Annual Surveyor credential to perform external surveys for TVIB. The course includes an online pre-course portion that MUST be completed prior to attending class.…
Find out more »October 2021
Subchapter M Auditor Certification Course
Course Description: The Subchapter M Auditor Certification course (2 day VIRTUAL course) teaches external (third-party) auditors how to audit a company’s TSMS, with an emphasis on those companies using the American Waterways Operators’ Responsible Carrier Program as the framework for their TSMS. Students who successfully complete this course will have an in-depth understanding of auditing both safety management systems and the vessels that operate under those systems and what compliance means under Subchapter M. This is the appropriate course for those…
Find out more »November 2021
Drydock/Internal Structural Examination Certification Course
The Drydock/Internal Structural Examination Certification course (3 day IN PERSON course) is open to TVIB members and non-members alike. The 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 course includes an online pre-course portion that MUST be completed prior to attending class. Course Fee: Non-Members: $1275 TVIB Members: $975* *TVIB members receive a discount on TVIB courses. …
Find out more »TVIB: 2021 Fall Info Session & Board Meeting
Join us live from Channelview, TX! TVIB Fall Info Session and Board of Directors Meeting will be held virtually Tuesday, November 30, 2021. Info Session will be held from 9-11 AM CST with the Closed Board of Directors Meetings to follow after lunch from 1-3 PM CST. Registration for each session will open November 1st.
Find out more »December 2021
Marine Internal Lead Auditor Training Course (MILA)
Course Summary: This course is designed to teach and practice the specific skills, knowledge and abilities needed to conduct and lead internal audits for commercial marine companies. Course Description: Length: Two days (16 hours) Virtual Setting Course materials provided Maximum class size: 30, Minimum class size 8. Course is presently being provided remotely using computers. This course has been recognized as “Substantially equal to an ISO 9001 auditor course by the United States Coast Guard and meets the Subchapter M…
Find out more »TVIB Membership Meeting-Proposed Bylaw Change
Mark your calendars! TVIB will be hosting a brief meeting to review a proposed bylaws change regarding the Auditor and Surveyor Certification Committee on Thursday, December 16th at 2 p.m. CST. A redline version of the proposed bylaws change will be emailed as soon as they become available. Registration for the meeting can be found here. TVIB appreciates your continued support and involvement.
Find out more »March 2022
Drydock/Internal Structural Examination Certification Course
Course Summary: The Drydock/Internal Structural Examination Certication course (3 day VIRTUAL course) is open to TVIB members and non-members alike. The 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. . Course Fee: Non-Members: $1275 TVIB Members: $975* *TVIB members receive a 25% discount when registering for the course. Members can register through the Member Portal under the "Current Events"…
Find out more »TVIB Talks – Bi-Monthly Series
Don't miss out on the the second session of bi-monthly “TVIB Talks” on March 24th. This series will offer TVIB staff the opportunity to share the latest developments, issues, and trends related to Subchapter M and our perspective on those topics. Equally important will be the opportunity for TVIB Members (TPO Customers and their staff along with TVIB Certified Auditors and Surveyors) to participate in the conversation by talking with us about the information presented and sharing topics of interest…
Find out more »May 2022
Drydock/Internal Structural Examination Certification Course
Course Summary: The Drydock/Internal Structural Examination Certication course (3 day VIRTUAL course) is open to TVIB members and non-members alike. The 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. . Course Fee: Non-Members: $1275 TVIB Members: $975* *TVIB members receive a 25% discount when registering for the course. Members can register through the Member Portal under the “Current Events”…
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