Drydock/Internal Structural Examination Certification Course
2024-07-30 08:00 - 2024-08-01 17:00, 2024-11-05 08:00 - 2024-11-07 17:00 (America/Chicago) | ACTion Center, 15201 East Freeway, Suite 214A, Channelview, TX, 77530, 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: $1495
TVIB Members: $1120*
*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
Register Here

Annual Survey of Towing Vessels Course
2024-08-27 08:00 - 2024-08-29 17:00 | ACTion Center, 15201 East Freeway, Suite 214A, Channelview, TX, 77530, 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: $1495
TVIB Members: $1120*
*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

Register Here

TVIB Talks
2024-09-26 14:00 - 15:00 | Virtual
Join us on September 26, 2024, 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:

Examination and Testing of Portable Fire Extinguishing Equipment
Crosswalk: Weight-Based Rating vs. Performance-Based Rating
NFPA 10 Standards for Portable Fire Extinguishers
Subchapter M Applicability and UL Approval Equivalency
Certificate of Inspection (COI) and Documentation Requests

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

Subchapter M Auditor Certification Course
2024-10-01 08:00 - 2024-10-03 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 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: $1495
TVIB Members: $1120*

*TVIB members receive a 25% 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
Register Here

Fall Board of Directors Meeting
2024-11-19 13:00 - 15:00 | ACTsafe Training Room, 15201 East Freeway, Ste. 209, Channelview, TX, 77530, United States
We are excited to host the 2024 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 19th at 1:00 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.
Register to Attend In Person
Register to Attend Virtually

TVIB Talks 01/30/2025
2025-01-30 14:00 - 15:00 | Virtual
Join us on January 30, 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:
What steps to take when the COI will expire while the vessel is in drydock or undergoing maintenance

The upcoming TVIB Talks will provide vessel operators and surveyors with guidance on managing an expiring COI while a vessel is out of service due to being in drydock or undergoing other maintenance and planning the reissuance one vessel is ready to return to service.

Specifically, we will provide guidance on the following aspects:

When and what should I communicate to TVIB
When and what should I communicate to the OCMI
Managing the COI’s Year 5 Annual Survey
How to manage and expired COI from a Findings perspective
Actions to take once COI renewed

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

Annual Survey of Towing Vessels Course (ASTV) - Paducah, KY
2025-03-18 - 2025-03-20, 2025-08-12 08:00 - 2025-08-14 17:00, 2025-10-22 08:00 - 2025-10-24 17:00 | 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

Register Here

TVIB Talks 03/27/2025
2025-03-27 14:00 - 15:00 | Virtual
Join us on March 27, 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:

Updates to TVIB’s Continuous Professional Development (CPD) program
Change in Who Performs a Phase Once Management Audit
Contract Changes for TVIB Certified Auditors/Surveyors
Reminder about TVIB Committee Work

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

Marine Internal Lead Auditor Training Course (MILA) - Houston, TX
2025-04-23 08:00 - 2025-04-24 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—April 23-24

Drydock/Internal Structural Examination Certification Course - April 2025
2025-04-29 - 2025-05-01 | ACTion Center, 15201 East Freeway, Suite 214A, Channelview, TX, 77530, 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 20% 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

THIS EVENT IS CLOSED

TVIB Training & Outreach Committee Meeting
2025-05-02 14:00 - 15:00 | TX
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.
Registration URL
https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/6978043295798091865

Webinar ID
787-164-627
Click here for the Agenda.

TVIB Audit/Survey Committee Meeting
2025-05-08 13:30 - 14:30 | TX
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.
Registration URL
https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/5497457430509627227

Webinar ID
876-992-691

Click here for the agenda.

TVIB Audit/Survey Committee Meeting
2025-05-28 08:00 - 10:00 | TX
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!
Virtual Registration URL
https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/6675076165408828763

Webinar ID
265-673-771

In Person Registration URL
https://tvib.app.neoncrm.com/eventReg.jsp?event=1154&

Click here for the Agenda.

TVIB Training & Outreach Committee Meeting
2025-05-28 10:00 - 12:00 | TX
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!
Virtual Registration URL
https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/1682085012026837594

Webinar ID
820-293-419

In Person Registration URL
https://tvib.app.neoncrm.com/eventReg.jsp?event=1159&

Click here for the Agenda.

Spring Collaborative Working Session, Annual Membership Meeting & Board of Directors Meeting 2025
2025-05-28 13:00 - 17:00 | Music City Center, 201 Rep. John Lewis Way S, Nashville, TN, 37203
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!

All members are welcome to join us in person or virtually for both meetings.
* 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.

In Person Registration
Virtual Registration

In preparation, click & download the appropriate meeting agenda and supporting documents.

Collaborative Working Session Agenda
Annual Membership Meeting Agenda and Supporting Documents
Spring Boad of Directors Meeting Agenda and Supporting Documents

**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!

TVIB Talks 07/31/2025
2025-07-31 14:00 - 15:00 | Virtual
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.
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:

Purchasing a Subchapter M Towing Vessel

Before Purchase Agreement – Recommended Considerations and Actions
After Purchase – Regulatory Actions and Future Planning

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

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
Register Here

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

REGISTRATION IS CLOSED

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.
Register to Attend In Person
Register to Attend Virtually
