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SUMMARY:Surveyor of Inspected Towing Vessels Course
DESCRIPTION:Register \n  \nCourse Description: \nOur Surveyor of Inspected Towing Vessels Course provides surveyors with the knowledge and skills required to perform TVIB TPO Subchapter M surveys of towing vessels. Upon successful completion of the course\, remittance of a TVIB application and subsequent acceptance by the TVIB Accreditation Subcommittee\, TVIB will submit the applicant to the USCG for approval as qualified to perform work on behalf of TVIB in its role as a TPO. \n*Note: In addition\, students who are NOT Certified NDT technicians will be required to successfully complete an online course covering correct interpretation of Ultrasonic Thickness Testing Report prior to certification as a TVIB Certified Surveyor of Inspected vessels. \n• Length: Five days (40 hours)\n• Course binder and materials provided\n• Maximum class size: 20\, with instructors present throughout \nWho Should Attend:\nInternal Surveyors\nThis course is designed for internal surveyors that want training to be in compliance with the training requirements for Internal Surveyors as specified in section 137.315 – Internal Survey Programs\, and are looking to become proficient at conducting Subchapter M compliant internal surveys under the oversight of a Third Party Organization “TPO.” \nThird Party Surveyors\nThis course is also for those accredited surveyors that do not currently hold the “Hull and Machinery” NAMS endorsement or SAMS “Workboat” credential\, who wish to become a TVIB Certified Surveyor of Inspected Towing Vessels\, or desire refresher training prior to taking the TVIB exam for TVIB Certified Surveyors of Inspected Vessels\, which is required for all TVIB Certified Surveyors. \n  \nCourse Fees:\n• Non-Members: $1\,795\n• Members: $1\,345*\nCourse fee includes course materials and lunch each day. Note: Please inform us upon registration if you have any special dietary needs and we will make every attempt to accommodate you. Email your special requests to: cindyh@thetvib.org \n*TVIB members receive a 25% discount when registering for course. \n  \nCourse Highlights:\n• Subchapter M Overview\n• TVIB/USCG Approved TPO\n• Survey Standards\n• Conduction of Survey Basics\n• Report Writing\n• Ultrasonic Thickness Gauging\n• Confined Space Entry\n• Naval Architecture for Surveyors\n• Lifesaving Equipment\n• Fire Protection Equipment\n• Towing Gear\n• Navigation Equipment\n• Sanitary Examination\n• Unsafe Practices\n• Manning\n• Prevention of Oil Pollution\n• Scope of Drydock Examination\n• Record Keeping\n• Practical Exercises\n• Written Examination \nExam/CEU Details:\n• The passing score for the exam is 70%\n• Students will have at least three hours to take the exam\n• TVIB Member CPD Credit Available: 30 hours \nStandards Referenced:\n• ABYC\n• NFPA\n• UL \nAdditional Course Details:\nDocumentation:\nPlease bring a photo ID with you to class. \nCourse materials will be provided on site. Practical exercises\, quizzes\, a final exam and active participation in class are required to earn your certificate. \nParts of this course will be conducted on board a local tug\, if available. Please bring a PFD\, steel-toed shoes\, safety glasses\, and coveralls or other outer wear suitable for work surveying a towing vessel. \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: cindyh@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: cindyh@thetvib.org. \nAccommodation Information:\nTVIB has negotiated a discounted group rate for those individuals attending training. Included with your room is a free hot breakfast\, and free Wi-Fi. The rates and room types are as follows: \n• Partial Ocean view: $159/night\n• Direct Oceanfront: $179/night \nPlease click on the link below and follow the directions to make reservations. You can also call the hotel front desk at 904-241-2311 or 1-800-HAMPTON and ask for the “TVIB” group room block in order to access the discounted group rates. Rooms are limited so please call as soon as possible. \nLink to book accommodations: \nhttp://hamptoninn.hilton.com/en/hp/groups/personalized/J/JAXJBHX-TVI-20170212/index.jhtml
URL:https://www.thetvib.org/event/surveyor-inspected-towing-vessels-course/
LOCATION:Hampton Inn Oceanfront\, 1515 First Street North \, Jacksonville\, FL\, 32250\, United States
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SUMMARY:Marine Internal Lead Auditor Course
DESCRIPTION:Course Summary: \nThis course is designed to teach and practice the specific skills\, knowledge and abilities needed to conduct and lead internal audits for commercial marine companies. \n\n\n\n\n Register \n\n\n\n\nCourse Description: \n\nLength: Two days (16 hours)\nCourse binder and text provided\nMaximum class size: 32\, Minimum class size 10\nThis course has been recognized as “Substantially equal to an ISO 9001 auditor course by the United States Coast Guard and meets the Subchapter M requirements for internal auditor training.\nThe course meets the requirements of ANSI/ASSE Z 490.1-2016 Criteria for Accepted Practices in Safety\, health and environmental training\nThis course is audited by a third party annually\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCourse Fees: \n\nNon-Members:  $1250\nTVIB Members: $937*\n\nCourse fee includes course materials and lunch each day.  Note: Please inform us upon registration if you have any special dietary needs and we will make every attempt to accommodate you.  Email your request to: cindyh@thetvib.org \n*TVIB members receive a 25% discount upon registering for the course. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWho Should Attend: \n\nInternal auditors who need to comply with the training requirements outlined in Subchapter M: 46 CFR 138.310 (d)(2).\nExternal auditors wishing to learn more about auditing principles and techniques\,\nHSE Managers\, Compliance and Operations Managers\, safety consultants and regulators.\nCompany management wishing to enhance effective internal auditing techniques aligned with the objective of a TSMS in Subchapter M.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCourse Highlights Include: \n\nManagement System Fundamentals\nPlan-Do-Check-Act Continual Improvement Model\nManagement System Standards: RCP\, ISO 9001\, ISO 14001\, TSMS (NPRM)\, ISM Code\, TMSA2 requirements for internal audits\nHistory of Marine Auditing\nPurpose and types of audits\nThe relationship between internal and external audits-and why they are different\nCharacteristics of Effective Internal System Audits\nPhases of the Audit\nKey aspects of ISO 9001: Quality Management Systems and ISO 19011: Guidelines for Auditing Management System\nCompetence for Internal Auditors\nAudit Procedures\nPlanning and scheduling the audit\nConducting the Audit\nNon-conformity statements\nReports and Non-conformity statements\nTracking and close out of non-conformities\, corrective and preventive actions\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nInstructor Bios: \nRick Dunn\, of SafeMARINER\, LLC \nCertified Safety and Health Manger\, Certified Occupational Safety and Health Trainer\, TMSA Auditor\, Internal marine auditor\, former member of AWO’s Responsible Carrier Program Board. Former Vetting Manager-North America\, SeaRiver Maritime\, Inc.\, USCG Licensed Master\, USCG approved simulator instructor for tugs\, pilots and ships. American Society of Safety Engineers Professional. www.safemariner.com \nCapt. David A. Foret\, Jr.\, President of the ACTion group \nDavid has over 37 years’ experience in the towing vessel industry including 12 years onboard and more than 13 years spent in shore side management before forming his own compliance firm in 1999.  He holds a Merchant Mariner Credential endorsed as Master of Towing Vessels and Tankerman-PIC (Barge) Dangerous Liquids and Liquefied Gas cargoes\, TVIB-Certified AWO RCP Auditor certification\, and Crew Endurance Management Systems (CEMS) Expert. He has served on the Pilot Board Investigation Review Committee (PBIRC) representing the interests of the brownwater towing vessel community for the past 17 years. Currently serving on the Board of Directors for the Towing Vessel Inspection Bureau (TVIB). Chairman of the Lone Star Harbor Safety Committee’s Navigation Operations Subcommittee. www.theagcteam.com \nTava S. Foret\, Director\, Audit and Survey Services of Towing Vessel Inspection Bureau \nTava brings nearly 25 years of experience in the towing vessel industry. She has a Bachelor of Science in Business Marketing\, Certified Instructional Designer designation\, TVIB-Certified AWO RCP Auditor certification\, and Crew Endurance Management Systems (CEMS) Expert. Has served as the President on the Board of Directors for the Towing Vessel Inspection Bureau (TVIB) and formerly served on the Board of Directors for the American Waterways Operators (AWO) Association. She has served on the Towing Safety Advisory Committee’s (TSAC) Towing Vessel Inspection Workgroup and chaired the Auditor Subcommittee. Served as the Chairman for the Houston Galveston Navigation Safety Advisory Committee (HOGANSAC). www.thetvib.org \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAdditional Course Details: \nDocumentation: \n\nPlease bring a photo ID with you to class\nCourse materials will be provided on site\nPractical exercises\, role playing\, quizzes\, a final exam and active participation in class are required to earn your certificate\nThis fast paced\, informative course will support continual improvement in your organization\, and give you the confidence for success\n\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 the course.  Please send cancellation notifications to: cindyh@thetvib.org \nADA Requests: \nPlease alert us upon registration of any ADA needs that you may have so that proper arrangements can be made to accommodate you.  Send your request to: cindyh@thetvib.org \nAccommodation Information:\nTVIB has contracted with Best Western Plus Seabrook Suites to provide a block of rooms and complimentary shuttle service to and from the training venue.  The room rate is $69.00 per night\, plus tax and includes a full American breakfast.  You can book your room by calling the hotel directly at: 281-291-9090.  Please be sure to ask for the SafeMariner training rate.
URL:https://www.thetvib.org/event/marine-internal-lead-auditor-course/
LOCATION:San Jacinto Maritime College\, 3700 Old Highway 146\, La Porte\, TX\, 77571\, United States
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SUMMARY:Audit Process Subcommittee Conference Call
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for a call at 2:00 p.m. CST to discuss finalizing a sampling approach to the RCP audit process\, along with proposed changes to the RCP audit documents as it relates to sampling. The proposed changes will be sent to participants by Friday\, January 20th to review before the call. \nCall In Number: 213-289-9000 \nConference ID: 2611400 \nRegister
URL:https://www.thetvib.org/event/audit-process-subcommittee-conference-call/
LOCATION:MO
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SUMMARY:Audit Process Subcommittee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for a conference call on Thursday\, January 5th at 2:00 p.m. CST to discuss the use of sampling in RCP audits\, what a possible audit process for RCP mid-period audits will look like\, and to establish a schedule for additional audit process subcommittee meetings. We will be using ISO 19011:2011 as the foundation for our discussion on sampling techniques. \nDial-In Number: 1-213-289-9000 \nConference ID: 261-140 \n 
URL:https://www.thetvib.org/event/audit-process-subcommittee-meeting/
LOCATION:MO
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SUMMARY:Fall 2016 Board of Directors Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for the Fall 2016 TVIB Board of Directors meeting. This meeting will take place the day before the Workboat Show on Tuesday\, November 29\, 2016 at 1:00pm at Turn Services\, New Orleans LA. \nAgenda to follow. \nRegister
URL:https://www.thetvib.org/event/fall-2016-board-of-directors-meeting/
LOCATION:Turn Services\, 3333 Chartres Street\, New Orleans\, LA\, 70117\, United States
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