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SUMMARY:Drydock/Internal Structural Examination Certification Course - April 2025
DESCRIPTION:Course Summary: \nThe 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. \nCourse Fee: \nNon-Members:   $1795 \nTVIB Members:  $1435* \n*TVIB members & USCG receive a 20% discount when registering for the course.  Members can register through the Member Portal under the “Current Events” dropdown menu \nDocumentation: \nPractical exercises\, quizzes\, a final exam and active participation in class are required to earn your certificate. \nCancellation Policy: \nCancellations must be submitted one week (7 days) prior to the first day of the course.  Please note that a cancellation fee of $150 will be charged.  No refund will be issued for non-attendance without notification or for early withdrawal from a class.  Please send cancellation notifications to: info@thetvib.org \nADA Requests: \nPlease alert us of any ADA needs that you may have upon registration so that proper arrangements can be made to accommodate you.  Send your request to: info@thetvib.org \n  \nTHIS EVENT IS CLOSED
URL:https://www.thetvib.org/event/drydock-internal-structural-examination-certification-course-april-2025/
LOCATION:ACTion Center\, 15201 East Freeway\, Suite 209\, Channelview\, TX\, 77530\, United States
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SUMMARY:TVIB Training & Outreach Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Please join us as we host our first official Training & Outreach Committee Meeting on May 2\, 2025 at 2pm! You may use the link below for registration. \nRegistration URL\nhttps://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/6978043295798091865\n\n\nWebinar ID\n787-164-627 \nClick here for the Agenda. \n 
URL:https://www.thetvib.org/event/tvib-training-outreach-committee-meeting/
LOCATION:TN
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250508T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250508T143000
DTSTAMP:20260403T162818
CREATED:20250417T195229Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250501T204451Z
UID:10444-1746711000-1746714600@www.thetvib.org
SUMMARY:TVIB Audit/Survey Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Please join us as we host our first official Audit/Survey Committee Meeting on May 8\, 2025 at 01:30pm! You may use the link below for registration. \nRegistration URL\nhttps://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/5497457430509627227\n\n\nWebinar ID\n876-992-691 \n\nClick here for the agenda.
URL:https://www.thetvib.org/event/tvib-audit-survey-committee-meeting/
LOCATION:TN
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250528T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250528T100000
DTSTAMP:20260403T162818
CREATED:20250508T183844Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250509T184308Z
UID:10549-1748419200-1748426400@www.thetvib.org
SUMMARY:TVIB Audit/Survey Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Please join us in Nashville\, TN for the Audit/Survey Committee Meeting on May 28\, 2025 at 8am! Please use the link below for registration. See you then! \nVirtual Registration URL\nhttps://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/6675076165408828763\n\nWebinar ID\n265-673-771 \n\n\nIn Person Registration URL\nhttps://tvib.app.neoncrm.com/eventReg.jsp?event=1154& \n  \nClick here for the Agenda.
URL:https://www.thetvib.org/event/tvib-audit-survey-committee-meeting-2/
LOCATION:TN
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250528T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250528T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T162818
CREATED:20250508T182330Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250519T140113Z
UID:10547-1748426400-1748433600@www.thetvib.org
SUMMARY:TVIB Training & Outreach Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Please join us in Nashville\, TN for the Training & Outreach Committee Meeting on May 28\, 2025 at 10am! Please use the link below for registration. See you then! \nVirtual Registration URL\nhttps://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/1682085012026837594\n\nWebinar ID\n820-293-419 \n\nIn Person Registration URL\nhttps://tvib.app.neoncrm.com/eventReg.jsp?event=1159& \n  \nClick here for the Agenda. \n 
URL:https://www.thetvib.org/event/tvib-training-outreach-committee-meeting-2/
LOCATION:TN
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250528T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250528T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T162818
CREATED:20250108T164905Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250509T192737Z
UID:9284-1748437200-1748451600@www.thetvib.org
SUMMARY:Spring Collaborative Working Session\, Annual Membership Meeting & Board of Directors Meeting 2025
DESCRIPTION:Mark Your Calendars! TVIB’s Collaborative Working Session\, Annual Membership Meeting and Board of Directors Spring Meeting will be held IN PERSON in Nashville\, TN on Wednesday\, May 28th at Music City Center\, in conjunction with the Inland Marine Expo show! \n  \nAll members are welcome to join us in person or virtually for both meetings. \n* Please note\, you do NOT need to pay for and attend the IMX show to attend TVIB’s meetings. TVIB’s meetings are free. The IMX show registration is separate from TVIB’s Annual Membership Meeting and Board of Directors Meeting. \n  \nIn Person Registration \nVirtual Registration \n  \nIn preparation\, click & download the appropriate meeting agenda and supporting documents. \n\nCollaborative Working Session Agenda\nAnnual Membership Meeting Agenda and Supporting Documents\nSpring Boad of Directors Meeting Agenda and Supporting Documents\n\n  \n**TVIB has prepared a schedule of events that includes our meetings. Click here for scheduling! If you would like to register to attend the IMX show\, click here to register!
URL:https://www.thetvib.org/event/spring-informational-session-annual-membership-meeting-board-of-directors-meeting-2025/
LOCATION:Music City Center\, 201 Rep. John Lewis Way S\, Nashville\, TN\, 37203
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250731T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250731T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T162818
CREATED:20250108T165720Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250722T200855Z
UID:9290-1753970400-1753974000@www.thetvib.org
SUMMARY:TVIB Talks 07/31/2025
DESCRIPTION:Join us on July 31\, 2025\, for the bi-monthly “TVIB Talks\,” an opportunity for TVIB staff to share the latest developments\, issues\, and trends related to Subchapter M. Moreover\, TVIB Members\, including TPO Customers and their staff\, along with TVIB Certified Auditors and Surveyors\, can participate in the conversation\, discussing the information presented and sharing topics of interest to them. \nThese one-hour sessions will occur bi-monthly on the fourth Thursday\, beginning at 2:00 pm. TVIB Talks will be open to all TVIB Members\, and registration is available on the TVIB Portal. Let’s interact with our members better through this exciting medium. \n  \n  \nThis session’s topics of discussion include: \n\nPurchasing a Subchapter M Towing Vessel\n\nBefore Purchase Agreement – Recommended Considerations and Actions\nAfter Purchase – Regulatory Actions and Future Planning\n\n\n\n  \nPlease contact info@thetvib.org with any questions regarding the event.
URL:https://www.thetvib.org/event/tvib-talks-07-31-2025/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250812T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250814T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T162818
CREATED:20250721T153045Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250819T211330Z
UID:10990-1754985600-1755190800@www.thetvib.org
SUMMARY:Annual Survey of Towing Vessels Course (ASTV) - Paducah\, KY
DESCRIPTION:Course Summary: \nThe Annual Survey of Towing Vessels course  is open to those members and non-members. It provides surveyors with the knowledge and skills required to perform TVIB TPO Subchapter M annual surveys of towing vessels. It has been designed to teach those who will be performing surveys as a part of an internal survey program\, as well as those surveyors who wish to hold the credential to perform external surveys for TVIB. Everyone who successfully completes the course will receive a course completion certificate. This course is the surveying course required for those individuals seeking the TVIB Certified Subchapter M Surveyor for Annual Surveys credential. \nCourse Fee: \nNon-Members:   $1795 \nTVIB Members:  $1435* \n*TVIB members & USCG receive a 25% discount when registering for the course.  Members can register through the Member Portal under the “Current Events” dropdown menu \nDocumentation: \nPractical exercises\, quizzes\, a final exam and active participation in class are required to earn your certificate. \nCancellation Policy: \nCancellations must be submitted one week (7 days) prior to the first day of the course.  Please note that a cancellation fee of $150 will be charged.  No refund will be issued for non-attendance without notification or for early withdrawal from a class.  Please send cancellation notifications to: info@thetvib.org \n  \nRegister Here
URL:https://www.thetvib.org/event/annual-survey-of-towing-vessels-course-august-2025-2/
LOCATION:Paducah\, KY\, Paducah\, KY\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250813T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250814T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T162818
CREATED:20250204T204041Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250819T211251Z
UID:9746-1755072000-1755190800@www.thetvib.org
SUMMARY:Marine Internal Lead Auditor Training Course (MILA) - Houston\, TX
DESCRIPTION:Course Summary: \nThis two-day\, USCG reviewed and recognized course is designed to learn and practice the specific skills\, knowledge and abilities needed to conduct and lead internal audits for commercial marine companies. \nThis course is hosted by ACTSafe. To register\, click below or email hello@actsafetraining.com for more information. \nRegistration—August 13-14
URL:https://www.thetvib.org/event/marine-internal-lead-auditor-training-course-mila-copy/
LOCATION:ACTsafe Training Room\, 15201 East Freeway\, Ste. 209\, Channelview\, TX\, 77530\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250826
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250829
DTSTAMP:20260403T162818
CREATED:20250108T163048Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250721T153204Z
UID:9274-1756166400-1756425599@www.thetvib.org
SUMMARY:Annual Survey of Towing Vessels Course - August 2025 Houston\, TX
DESCRIPTION:Course Summary: \nThe Annual Survey of Towing Vessels course  is open to those members and non-members. It provides surveyors with the knowledge and skills required to perform TVIB TPO Subchapter M annual surveys of towing vessels. It has been designed to teach those who will be performing surveys as a part of an internal survey program\, as well as those surveyors who wish to hold the credential to perform external surveys for TVIB. Everyone who successfully completes the course will receive a course completion certificate. This course is the surveying course required for those individuals seeking the TVIB Certified Subchapter M Surveyor for Annual Surveys credential. \nCourse Fee: \nNon-Members:   $1795 \nTVIB Members:  $1435* \n*TVIB members & USCG receive a 25% discount when registering for the course.  Members can register through the Member Portal under the “Current Events” dropdown menu \nDocumentation: \nPractical exercises\, quizzes\, a final exam and active participation in class are required to earn your certificate. \nCancellation Policy: \nCancellations must be submitted one week (7 days) prior to the first day of the course.  Please note that a cancellation fee of $150 will be charged.  No refund will be issued for non-attendance without notification or for early withdrawal from a class.  Please send cancellation notifications to: info@thetvib.org \n  \nRegister Here
URL:https://www.thetvib.org/event/annual-survey-of-towing-vessels-course-august-2025/
LOCATION:ACTion Center\, 15201 East Freeway\, Suite 209\, Channelview\, TX\, 77530\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250915
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250918
DTSTAMP:20260403T162818
CREATED:20250108T162544Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250819T211109Z
UID:9270-1757894400-1758153599@www.thetvib.org
SUMMARY:Drydock/Internal Structural Examination Certification Course (DD/ISE) - Paducah\, KY
DESCRIPTION:Course Summary: \nThe 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. \nCourse Fee: \nNon-Members:   $1795 \nTVIB Members:  $1435* \n*TVIB members & USCG receive a 25% discount when registering for the course.  Members can register through the Member Portal under the “Current Events” dropdown menu \nDocumentation: \nPractical exercises\, quizzes\, a final exam and active participation in class are required to earn your certificate. \nCancellation Policy: \nCancellations must be submitted one week (7 days) prior to the first day of the course.  Please note that a cancellation fee of $150 will be charged.  No refund will be issued for non-attendance without notification or for early withdrawal from a class.  Please send cancellation notifications to: info@thetvib.org \nADA Requests: \nPlease alert us of any ADA needs that you may have upon registration so that proper arrangements can be made to accommodate you.  Send your request to: info@thetvib.org \nRegister Here
URL:https://www.thetvib.org/event/drydock-internal-structural-examination-certification-course-11-4-6-2025/
LOCATION:Paducah\, KY\, Paducah\, KY\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250925T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250925T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T162818
CREATED:20250108T165837Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250922T142245Z
UID:9292-1758808800-1758812400@www.thetvib.org
SUMMARY:TVIB Talks 09/25/2025
DESCRIPTION:Join us on September 25\, 2025\, for the bi-monthly “TVIB Talks\,” an opportunity for TVIB staff to share the latest developments\, issues\, and trends related to Subchapter M. Moreover\, TVIB Members\, including TPO Customers and their staff\, along with TVIB Certified Auditors and Surveyors\, can participate in the conversation\, discussing the information presented and sharing topics of interest to them. \nThese one-hour sessions will occur bi-monthly on the fourth Thursday\, beginning at 2:00 pm. TVIB Talks will be open to all TVIB Members\, and registration is available on the TVIB Portal. Let’s interact with our members better through this exciting medium. \n  \n  \nThis session’s topics of discussion include: \n\nExternal Audits (Vessel and Management)\n\nAudit Process Job Aid – Highlights and Reminders\nAudit Trail – Go Beyond the Checklist\nCoast Guard Observation – General Expectations\n\n\n\n  \nPlease contact info@thetvib.org with any questions regarding the event.
URL:https://www.thetvib.org/event/tvib-talks-09-25-2025/
LOCATION:Virtual
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250930T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251002T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T162818
CREATED:20250509T194350Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251023T140700Z
UID:10570-1759219200-1759424400@www.thetvib.org
SUMMARY:Subchapter M Auditor Certification Course
DESCRIPTION:Course Description: \nThe Subchapter M Auditor Certification course (3 day In-Person 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 individuals seeking certification to become an approved external TPO Auditor\, as well as an RCP Lead Auditor/Vessel Auditor. This course is also ideal for company personnel who want to better understand the expectations of their external auditor. The course includes an online pre-course portion that MUST be completed prior to attending class. \nThis course is substantially equal to an ISO 9001 course approved by the USCG as a “recognized equivalent to the requirements of 46 Code of Federal Regulations\, 139.130(b)(3)\, lead auditor/assessor course.” \nCourse Objective: To train students to conduct management audits and vessel audits utilizing the RCP or Subchapter M as the standard\, and meet the requirements of the regulation that the auditors attend a TSMS class. \nCourse Fees: \n\nNon-Members:   $1795\nTVIB Members:  $1435*\n\n*TVIB members receive a 20% discount when registering for the course.  Members can register through the Member Portal under the “Current Events” dropdown menu \nCourse Highlights: \n\nTVIB Information and Resources\nTPOs\nSubchapter M\nAWO’s Responsible Carrier Program\nTVIB Audit Processes\nConducting the Audit\nClosing the Audit\nPractical Exercises\n\nDocumentation: \nPractical exercises\, quizzes\, a final exam and active participation in class are required to earn your certificate. \nCancellation Policy: \nCancellations must be submitted one week (7 days) prior to the first day of the course.  Please note that a cancellation fee of $150 will be charged.  No refund will be issued for non-attendance without notification or for early withdrawal from a class.  Please send cancellation notifications to: info@thetvib.org \nADA Requests: \nPlease alert us of any ADA needs that you may have upon registration so that proper arrangements can be made to accommodate you.  Send your request to: info@thetvib.org \n  \nREGISTRATION IS CLOSED
URL:https://www.thetvib.org/event/subchapter-m-auditor-certification-course-4/
LOCATION:ACTion Center\, 15201 East Freeway\, Suite 209\, Channelview\, TX\, 77530\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251022T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251024T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T162819
CREATED:20250721T153453Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250922T172503Z
UID:10994-1761120000-1761325200@www.thetvib.org
SUMMARY:Annual Survey of Towing Vessels Course (ASTV) - Paducah\, KY
DESCRIPTION:Course Summary: \nThe Annual Survey of Towing Vessels course  is open to those members and non-members. It provides surveyors with the knowledge and skills required to perform TVIB TPO Subchapter M annual surveys of towing vessels. It has been designed to teach those who will be performing surveys as a part of an internal survey program\, as well as those surveyors who wish to hold the credential to perform external surveys for TVIB. Everyone who successfully completes the course will receive a course completion certificate. This course is the surveying course required for those individuals seeking the TVIB Certified Subchapter M Surveyor for Annual Surveys credential. \nCourse Fee:  \nNon-Members:   $1795 \nTVIB Members:  $1435* \n*TVIB members & USCG receive a 25% discount when registering for the course.  Members can register through the Member Portal under the “Current Events” dropdown menu \nDocumentation: \nPractical exercises\, quizzes\, a final exam and active participation in class are required to earn your certificate. \nCancellation Policy: \nCancellations must be submitted one week (7 days) prior to the first day of the course.  Please note that a cancellation fee of $150 will be charged.  No refund will be issued for non-attendance without notification or for early withdrawal from a class.  Please send cancellation notifications to: info@thetvib.org \n  \nRegister Here
URL:https://www.thetvib.org/event/annual-survey-of-towing-vessels-course-october-2025/
LOCATION:Paducah\, KY\, Paducah\, KY\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251118T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251118T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T162819
CREATED:20251104T223113Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251104T223113Z
UID:11638-1763470800-1763478000@www.thetvib.org
SUMMARY:TVIB's Fall Collaborative Info Session 2025
DESCRIPTION:Mark Your Calendars! TVIB’s Collaborative Info Session will be held at our headquarters in Houston\, TX on Tuesday\, November 18th! \nTopics to include: \n\nAudit & Survey Findings – A Retrospective Discussion\nImpacts of DD/ISE on survey timelines\nExternal Auditing – Are We Achieving Value?\nAnnual Survey Insights\n\n  \nAll members are welcome to join us in person or virtually for both meetings. \nIn Person Registration \nVirtual Registration \n  \nIn preparation\, click & download the Collaborative Working Session Agenda. See you there!
URL:https://www.thetvib.org/event/tvibs-fall-collaborative-info-session-2025/
LOCATION:ACTion Center\, 15201 East Freeway\, Suite 209\, Channelview\, TX\, 77530\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251118T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251118T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T162819
CREATED:20250108T161847Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251001T213530Z
UID:9267-1763478000-1763485200@www.thetvib.org
SUMMARY:Fall Board of Directors Meeting 2025
DESCRIPTION:We are excited to host the 2025 Fall Board of Directors Meeting at the TVIB corporate office. Here are some important details you need to know: \n\nThe meeting will take place on Tuesday\, November 18th at 3:00 pm.\nAn agenda will be sent to all Board members via email prior to the meeting.\nAdditional information about the meeting will be published as soon as it becomes available.\nAll TVIB Members are invited to the meeting.\n\nWe look forward to seeing you at the meeting and discussing important matters related to the company’s future. \nRegister to Attend In Person \nRegister to Attend Virtually
URL:https://www.thetvib.org/event/fall-board-of-directors-meeting-2025/
LOCATION:ACTsafe Training Room\, 15201 East Freeway\, Ste. 209\, Channelview\, TX\, 77530\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251202T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251204T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T162819
CREATED:20250721T153713Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250819T210952Z
UID:10996-1764662400-1764867600@www.thetvib.org
SUMMARY:Drydock/Internal Structural Examination Certification Course (DD/ISE) - Paducah\, KY
DESCRIPTION:Course Summary: \nThe 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. \nCourse Fee: \nNon-Members:   $1795 \nTVIB Members:  $1435* \n*TVIB members & USCG receive a 25% discount when registering for the course.  Members can register through the Member Portal under the “Current Events” dropdown menu \nDocumentation: \nPractical exercises\, quizzes\, a final exam and active participation in class are required to earn your certificate. \nCancellation Policy: \nCancellations must be submitted one week (7 days) prior to the first day of the course.  Please note that a cancellation fee of $150 will be charged.  No refund will be issued for non-attendance without notification or for early withdrawal from a class.  Please send cancellation notifications to: info@thetvib.org \nADA Requests: \nPlease alert us of any ADA needs that you may have upon registration so that proper arrangements can be made to accommodate you.  Send your request to: info@thetvib.org \nRegister Here
URL:https://www.thetvib.org/event/drydock-internal-structural-examination-certification-course-december-2025/
LOCATION:Paducah\, KY\, Paducah\, KY\, United States
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260129T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260129T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T162819
CREATED:20260108T212038Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T180127Z
UID:11951-1769695200-1769698800@www.thetvib.org
SUMMARY:TVIB Talks 01/29/2026
DESCRIPTION:Join us on January 29\, 2026\, for the bi-monthly “TVIB Talks\,” an opportunity for TVIB staff to share the latest developments\, issues\, and trends related to Subchapter M. Moreover\, TVIB Members\, including TPO Customers and their staff\, along with TVIB Certified Auditors and Surveyors\, can participate in the conversation\, discussing the information presented and sharing topics of interest to them. \nThese one-hour sessions will occur bi-monthly on the fourth Thursday\, beginning at 2:00 pm. TVIB Talks will be open to all TVIB Members\, and registration is available on the TVIB Portal. Let’s interact with our members better through this exciting medium. \n  \n  \nThis session’s topics of discussion include: \n\nUpdate on TVIB Committee Work\nReminder – TVIB Credentialed Individuals to Enter CPD\nTVIB FAQs – One Updated; One New\nCG Safety Alert – Backflow Prevention on Deck Vents\nCyber Security – From an Auditing Perspective\nOpen Q&A\n\n  \nPlease contact info@thetvib.org with any questions regarding the event.
URL:https://www.thetvib.org/event/tvib-talks-01-29-2026/
LOCATION:Virtual
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260324T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260326T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T162819
CREATED:20260108T154414Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T180009Z
UID:11947-1774339200-1774544400@www.thetvib.org
SUMMARY:Annual Survey of Towing Vessels Course (ASTV) - Paducah\, KY
DESCRIPTION:Course Summary: \nThe Annual Survey of Towing Vessels course is open to those members and non-members. It provides surveyors with the knowledge and skills required to perform TVIB TPO Subchapter M annual surveys of towing vessels. It has been designed to teach those who will be performing surveys as a part of an internal survey program\, as well as those surveyors who wish to hold the credential to perform external surveys for TVIB. Everyone who successfully completes the course will receive a course completion certificate. This course is the surveying course required for those individuals seeking the TVIB Certified Subchapter M Surveyor for Annual Surveys credential. \nCourse Fee:  \nNon-Members:   $1795 \nTVIB Members:  $1435* \n*TVIB members & USCG receive a 25% discount when registering for the course.  Members can register through the Member Portal under the “Current Events” dropdown menu \nDocumentation: \nPractical exercises\, quizzes\, a final exam and active participation in class are required to earn your certificate. \nCancellation Policy: \nCancellations must be submitted one week (7 days) prior to the first day of the course.  Please note that a cancellation fee of $150 will be charged.  No refund will be issued for non-attendance without notification or for early withdrawal from a class.  Please send cancellation notifications to: info@thetvib.org \n  \nREGISTRATION IS CLOSED
URL:https://www.thetvib.org/event/annual-survey-of-towing-vessels-course-astv-paducah-ky/
LOCATION:Seamen’s Church Institute\, 129 Water Street\, Paducah\, KY\, 42001\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260326T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260326T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T162819
CREATED:20260108T212315Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T204542Z
UID:11953-1774533600-1774537200@www.thetvib.org
SUMMARY:TVIB Talks 03/26/2026
DESCRIPTION:Join us on March 26\, 2026\, for the bi-monthly “TVIB Talks\,” an opportunity for TVIB staff to share the latest developments\, issues\, and trends related to Subchapter M. Moreover\, TVIB Members\, including TPO Customers and their staff\, along with TVIB Certified Auditors and Surveyors\, can participate in the conversation\, discussing the information presented and sharing topics of interest to them. \nThese one-hour sessions will occur bi-monthly on the fourth Thursday\, beginning at 2:00 pm. TVIB Talks will be open to all TVIB Members\, and registration is available on the TVIB Portal. Let’s interact with our members better through this exciting medium. \n  \n  \nThis session’s topics of discussion include: \n\nReminders – Updated audit/survey documents\nHeads Up – Upcoming Task Statement to the Survey Committee\nReporting Requirement – Lessons Learned During Drydock Extension Request\nDrydock Extension (DDX) Requests – Communicate Early\nOpen Q&A\n\nPlease contact info@thetvib.org with any questions regarding the event.
URL:https://www.thetvib.org/event/tvib-talks-03-26-2026/
LOCATION:Virtual
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260428T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260430T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T162819
CREATED:20260108T153838Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260108T153838Z
UID:11942-1777363200-1777568400@www.thetvib.org
SUMMARY:Drydock/Internal Structural Examination Certification Course (DD/ISE) - Houston\, TX
DESCRIPTION:Course Summary: \nThe 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. \nCourse Fee: \nNon-Members:   $1795 \nTVIB Members:  $1435* \n*TVIB members & USCG receive a 25% discount when registering for the course.  Members can register through the Member Portal under the “Current Events” dropdown menu \nDocumentation: \nPractical exercises\, quizzes\, a final exam and active participation in class are required to earn your certificate. \nCancellation Policy: \nCancellations must be submitted one week (7 days) prior to the first day of the course.  Please note that a cancellation fee of $150 will be charged.  No refund will be issued for non-attendance without notification or for early withdrawal from a class.  Please send cancellation notifications to: info@thetvib.org \nADA Requests: \nPlease alert us of any ADA needs that you may have upon registration so that proper arrangements can be made to accommodate you.  Send your request to: info@thetvib.org \nRegister Here
URL:https://www.thetvib.org/event/drydock-internal-structural-examination-certification-course-dd-ise-houston-tx/
LOCATION:ACTion Center\, 15201 East Freeway\, Suite 209\, Channelview\, TX\, 77530\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260527T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260527T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T162819
CREATED:20260108T214526Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260108T221154Z
UID:11959-1779886800-1779894000@www.thetvib.org
SUMMARY:Spring Collaborative Working Session Meeting 2026
DESCRIPTION:Mark Your Calendars! \nTVIB’s Collaborative Working Session Meeting will be held IN PERSON and VIRTUAL in Nashville\, TN on Wednesday\, May 27th at Music City Center\, in conjunction with the Inland Marine Expo show! \nAll members are welcome to join us in person or virtually for both meetings. Click below to register! \n* Please note\, you do NOT need to pay for and attend the IMX show to attend TVIB’s meetings. TVIB’s meetings are free. The IMX show registration is separate from TVIB’s Annual Membership Meeting and Board of Directors Meeting. \n  \nRegister to Attend In Person \nRegister to Attend Virtually \nIn preparation\, click & download the appropriate meeting agenda and supporting documents. \n\nCollaborative Working Session Agenda – TO BE ADDED\n\n  \n**TVIB has prepared a schedule of events that includes our meetings. Click here for scheduling! If you would like to register to attend the IMX show\, click here to register!
URL:https://www.thetvib.org/event/spring-collaborative-working-session-meeting-2026/
LOCATION:Music City Center\, 201 Rep. John Lewis Way S\, Nashville\, TN\, 37203
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260527T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260527T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T162819
CREATED:20260108T214320Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260108T221056Z
UID:11963-1779894000-1779901200@www.thetvib.org
SUMMARY:Spring Annual Membership Meeting & Board of Directors Meeting 2026
DESCRIPTION:Mark Your Calendars! \nTVIB’s Annual Membership Meeting and Board of Directors Spring Meeting will be held IN PERSON and VIRTUAL in Nashville\, TN on Wednesday\, May 27th at Music City Center\, in conjunction with the Inland Marine Expo show! \nAll members are welcome to join us in person or virtually for both meetings. Click below to register! \n* Please note\, you do NOT need to pay for and attend the IMX show to attend TVIB’s meetings. TVIB’s meetings are free. The IMX show registration is separate from TVIB’s Annual Membership Meeting and Board of Directors Meeting. \n  \nRegister to Attend In Person \nRegister to Attend Virtually \n  \nIn preparation\, click & download the appropriate meeting agenda and supporting documents. \n\nAnnual Membership Meeting Agenda and Supporting Documents – TO BE ADDED\nSpring Boad of Directors Meeting Agenda and Supporting Documents – TO BE ADDED\n\n  \n**TVIB has prepared a schedule of events that includes our meetings. Click here for scheduling! If you would like to register to attend the IMX show\, click here to register!
URL:https://www.thetvib.org/event/spring-annual-membership-meeting-board-of-directors-meeting-2026/
LOCATION:Music City Center\, 201 Rep. John Lewis Way S\, Nashville\, TN\, 37203
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260730T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260730T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T162819
CREATED:20260108T212604Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260108T212604Z
UID:11955-1785420000-1785423600@www.thetvib.org
SUMMARY:TVIB Talks 07/30/2026
DESCRIPTION:Join us on July 30\, 2026\, for the bi-monthly “TVIB Talks\,” an opportunity for TVIB staff to share the latest developments\, issues\, and trends related to Subchapter M. Moreover\, TVIB Members\, including TPO Customers and their staff\, along with TVIB Certified Auditors and Surveyors\, can participate in the conversation\, discussing the information presented and sharing topics of interest to them. \nThese one-hour sessions will occur bi-monthly on the fourth Thursday\, beginning at 2:00 pm. TVIB Talks will be open to all TVIB Members\, and registration is available on the TVIB Portal. Let’s interact with our members better through this exciting medium. \n  \n  \nThis session’s topics of discussion include: \n\nTBD\n\n  \nPlease contact info@thetvib.org with any questions regarding the event.
URL:https://www.thetvib.org/event/tvib-talks-07-30-2026/
LOCATION:Virtual
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260818T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260820T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T162819
CREATED:20260108T154626Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260108T154626Z
UID:11949-1787040000-1787245200@www.thetvib.org
SUMMARY:Annual Survey of Towing Vessels Course (ASTV) - Houston\, TX
DESCRIPTION:Course Summary: \nThe Annual Survey of Towing Vessels course is open to those members and non-members. It provides surveyors with the knowledge and skills required to perform TVIB TPO Subchapter M annual surveys of towing vessels. It has been designed to teach those who will be performing surveys as a part of an internal survey program\, as well as those surveyors who wish to hold the credential to perform external surveys for TVIB. Everyone who successfully completes the course will receive a course completion certificate. This course is the surveying course required for those individuals seeking the TVIB Certified Subchapter M Surveyor for Annual Surveys credential. \nCourse Fee:  \nNon-Members:   $1795 \nTVIB Members:  $1435* \n*TVIB members & USCG receive a 25% discount when registering for the course.  Members can register through the Member Portal under the “Current Events” dropdown menu \nDocumentation: \nPractical exercises\, quizzes\, a final exam and active participation in class are required to earn your certificate. \nCancellation Policy: \nCancellations must be submitted one week (7 days) prior to the first day of the course.  Please note that a cancellation fee of $150 will be charged.  No refund will be issued for non-attendance without notification or for early withdrawal from a class.  Please send cancellation notifications to: info@thetvib.org \n  \nRegister Here
URL:https://www.thetvib.org/event/annual-survey-of-towing-vessels-course-astv-houston-tx/
LOCATION:ACTion Center\, 15201 East Freeway\, Suite 209\, Channelview\, TX\, 77530\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260924T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260924T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T162819
CREATED:20260108T212817Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260108T212817Z
UID:11957-1790258400-1790262000@www.thetvib.org
SUMMARY:TVIB Talks 09/24/2026
DESCRIPTION:Join us on September 24\, 2026\, for the bi-monthly “TVIB Talks\,” an opportunity for TVIB staff to share the latest developments\, issues\, and trends related to Subchapter M. Moreover\, TVIB Members\, including TPO Customers and their staff\, along with TVIB Certified Auditors and Surveyors\, can participate in the conversation\, discussing the information presented and sharing topics of interest to them. \nThese one-hour sessions will occur bi-monthly on the fourth Thursday\, beginning at 2:00 pm. TVIB Talks will be open to all TVIB Members\, and registration is available on the TVIB Portal. Let’s interact with our members better through this exciting medium. \n  \n  \nThis session’s topics of discussion include: \n\nTBD\n\n  \nPlease contact info@thetvib.org with any questions regarding the event.
URL:https://www.thetvib.org/event/tvib-talks-09-24-2026/
LOCATION:Virtual
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261103T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261105T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T162819
CREATED:20260108T154120Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260108T154120Z
UID:11945-1793692800-1793898000@www.thetvib.org
SUMMARY:Drydock/Internal Structural Examination Certification Course (DD/ISE) - Paducah\, KY
DESCRIPTION:Course Summary: \nThe 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. \nCourse Fee: \nNon-Members:   $1795 \nTVIB Members:  $1435* \n*TVIB members & USCG receive a 25% discount when registering for the course.  Members can register through the Member Portal under the “Current Events” dropdown menu \nDocumentation: \nPractical exercises\, quizzes\, a final exam and active participation in class are required to earn your certificate. \nCancellation Policy: \nCancellations must be submitted one week (7 days) prior to the first day of the course.  Please note that a cancellation fee of $150 will be charged.  No refund will be issued for non-attendance without notification or for early withdrawal from a class.  Please send cancellation notifications to: info@thetvib.org \nADA Requests: \nPlease alert us of any ADA needs that you may have upon registration so that proper arrangements can be made to accommodate you.  Send your request to: info@thetvib.org \nRegister Here
URL:https://www.thetvib.org/event/drydock-internal-structural-examination-certification-course-dd-ise-paducah-ky/
LOCATION:Seamen’s Church Institute\, 129 Water Street\, Paducah\, KY\, 42001\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261117T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261117T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T162819
CREATED:20260108T215136Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260108T220748Z
UID:11970-1794920400-1794927600@www.thetvib.org
SUMMARY:TVIB's Fall Collaborative Info Session 2026
DESCRIPTION:Mark Your Calendars! TVIB’s Collaborative Info Session will be held at our headquarters in Houston\, TX on Tuesday\, November 17th! \nTopics to include: \n\nTBD\n\n  \nAll members are welcome to join us in person or virtually for both meetings. \nRegister to Attend In Person \nRegister to Attend Virtually \nIn preparation\, click & download the Collaborative Working Session Agenda (TO BE UPLOADED). See you there!
URL:https://www.thetvib.org/event/tvibs-fall-collaborative-info-session-2026/
LOCATION:ACTion Center\, 15201 East Freeway\, Suite 209\, Channelview\, TX\, 77530\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261117T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261117T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T162819
CREATED:20260108T215727Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260108T215727Z
UID:11975-1794927600-1794934800@www.thetvib.org
SUMMARY:Fall Board of Directors Meeting 2026
DESCRIPTION:We are excited to host the 2026 Fall Board of Directors Meeting at the TVIB corporate office. Here are some important details you need to know: \n\nThe meeting will take place on Tuesday\, November 17th at 3:00 pm.\nAn agenda will be sent to all Board members via email prior to the meeting.\nAdditional information about the meeting will be published as soon as it becomes available.\nAll TVIB Members are invited to the meeting.\n\nWe look forward to seeing you at the meeting and discussing important matters related to the company’s future. \nRegister to Attend In Person \nRegister to Attend Virtually
URL:https://www.thetvib.org/event/fall-board-of-directors-meeting-2026/
LOCATION:ACTion Center\, 15201 East Freeway\, Suite 209\, Channelview\, TX\, 77530\, United States
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