Annual Survey of Towing Vessels Course (ASTV) - Paducah, KY
2025-08-12 08:00 - 2025-08-14 17:00, 2025-10-22 08:00 - 2025-10-24 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Paducah, KY, Paducah, KY, United States
Course Summary:
The 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.
Course Fee:
Non-Members: $1795
TVIB Members: $1435*
*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
Documentation:
Practical exercises, quizzes, a final exam and active participation in class are required to earn your certificate.
Cancellation Policy:
Cancellations 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

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Marine Internal Lead Auditor Training Course (MILA) - Houston, TX
2025-08-13 08:00 - 2025-08-14 17:00 | ACTsafe Training Room, 15201 East Freeway, Ste. 209, Channelview, TX, 77530, United States
Course Summary:
This 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.
This course is hosted by ACTSafe. To register, click below or email hello@actsafetraining.com for more information.
Registration—August 13-14

Annual Survey of Towing Vessels Course - August 2025 Houston, TX
2025-08-26 - 2025-08-28 | ACTion Center, 15201 East Freeway, Suite 214A, Channelview, TX, 77530, United States

Drydock/Internal Structural Examination Certification Course (DD/ISE) - Paducah, KY
2025-09-15 - 2025-09-17, 2025-12-02 08:00 - 2025-12-04 17:00 | Paducah, KY, Paducah, KY, United States
Course Summary:
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.
Course Fee:
Non-Members: $1795
TVIB Members: $1435*
*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
Documentation:
Practical exercises, quizzes, a final exam and active participation in class are required to earn your certificate.
Cancellation Policy:
Cancellations 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
ADA Requests:
Please 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
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TVIB Talks 09/25/2025
2025-09-25 14:00 - 15:00 | Virtual
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.
These 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.

This session’s topics of discussion include:

External Audits (Vessel and Management)

Audit Process Job Aid – Highlights and Reminders
Audit Trail – Go Beyond the Checklist
Coast Guard Observation – General Expectations

Please contact info@thetvib.org with any questions regarding the event.

Subchapter M Auditor Certification Course
2025-09-30 08:00 - 2025-10-02 17:00 | ACTion Center, 15201 East Freeway, Suite 214A, Channelview, TX, 77530, United States
Course Description:
The 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.
This 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.”
Course 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.
Course Fees:

Non-Members: $1795
TVIB Members: $1435*

*TVIB members receive a 20% discount when registering for the course. Members can register through the Member Portal under the “Current Events” dropdown menu
Course Highlights:

TVIB Information and Resources
TPOs
Subchapter M
AWO’s Responsible Carrier Program
TVIB Audit Processes
Conducting the Audit
Closing the Audit
Practical Exercises

Documentation:
Practical exercises, quizzes, a final exam and active participation in class are required to earn your certificate.
Cancellation Policy:
Cancellations 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
ADA Requests:
Please 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

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Fall Board of Directors Meeting 2025
2025-11-18 15:00 - 17:00 | ACTsafe Training Room, 15201 East Freeway, Ste. 209, Channelview, TX, 77530, United States
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:

The meeting will take place on Tuesday, November 18th at 3:00 pm.
An agenda will be sent to all Board members via email prior to the meeting.
Additional information about the meeting will be published as soon as it becomes available.
All TVIB Members are invited to the meeting.

We look forward to seeing you at the meeting and discussing important matters related to the company’s future.
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