Drydock/Internal Structural Examination Training Course
2022-11-08 09:00 - 2022-11-10 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Virtual
Course Summary:
The Drydock/Internal Structural Examination Certification 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 & 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 – Nov 8

Fall Board of Directors Meeting and Info Session
2022-11-15 13:00 - 17:00 | ACTion Center, 15201 East Freeway, Suite 209, Channelview, TX, 77530, United States
Please join us on Tuesday, November 15th at 1:00 pm at the TVIB corporate office for the Fall Info Session and 2022 Fall Board of Directors Meeting. An agenda will be sent to all Board members prior to the meeting. Additional information will be published once it’s available.

TVIB Talks
2023-01-26 14:00 - 15:00 | Virtual
Don’t miss out on the bi-monthly “TVIB Talks” on January 26, 2023. 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 to them.
These 1-hour sessions will follow a bi-monthly schedule occurring at 2:00 pm on the fourth Thursday.
TVIB Talks will be open to all TVIB Members. TVIB Members can find the registration in the TVIB Portal. Please save the date for these sessions and we look forward to this new method of interacting with our members.
Please contact info@thetvib.org with any questions.

Future TVIB Talks
March 23
Info Session May 31 (TVIB Board of Directors and Annual Membership Meetings)
July 27
September 28

Drydock/ISE Certification Course
2023-02-15 09:00 - 2023-02-17 16:00 | Virtual
Course Summary:
The Drydock/Internal Structural Examination Certification 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 & 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
Click Here to Register

Annual Survey of Towing Vessels Course
2023-03-14 09:00 - 2023-03-16 16:00 | Virtual
Course Summary:
The Annual Survey of Towing Vessels VIRTUAL 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: $1275
TVIB Members: $975
*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
Click Here to Register

TVIB Talks
2023-03-23 14:00 - 15:00 | Virtual
Don’t miss out on the bi-monthly “TVIB Talks” on March 23, 2023. 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 to them.
These 1-hour sessions will follow a bi-monthly schedule occurring at 2:00 pm on the fourth Thursday.
TVIB Talks will be open to all TVIB Members. TVIB Members can find the registration in the TVIB Portal. Please save the date for these sessions and we look forward to this new method of interacting with our members.
Please contact info@thetvib.org with any questions.

Future TVIB Talks
Info Session May 31 (TVIB Board of Directors and Annual Membership Meetings)
July 27
Sep 28

Drydock / ISE Certification Course
2023-05-16 09:00 - 2023-05-18 16:00 | Virtual

Annual Membership Meeting & Spring Board of Directors Meeting
2023-05-31 | Music City Center, 201 Rep. John Lewis Way S, Nashville, TN, 37203
Mark Your Calendars! TVIB’s Annual Membership Meeting and Board of Directors Spring Meeting will be held IN PERSON in Nashville, TN on Wednesday, May 31st 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. A formal agenda and virtual registration links will be posted closer to the event.
* 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. To register for the IMX show, click here.

Subchapter M Auditor Certification Course
2023-06-13 09:00 - 2023-06-14 16:00 | Virtual
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 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: $900

TVIB Members: $675*

*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

Additional Course Details:
The course is a live VIRTUAL event. Please ensure that you have a stable internet connection. Webcams are not required but are strongly recommended.
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
Click Here To Register

TVIB Talks
2023-07-27 14:00 - 15:00 | Virtual
Don’t miss out on the bi-monthly “TVIB Talks” on July 27, 2023. 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 to them.
These 1-hour sessions will follow a bi-monthly schedule occurring at 2:00 pm on the fourth Thursday.
TVIB Talks will be open to all TVIB Members. TVIB Members can find the registration in the TVIB Portal. Please save the date for these sessions and we look forward to this new method of interacting with our members.
Please contact info@thetvib.org with any questions.

Future TVIB Talks
Sep 28

Drydock / ISE Certification Course
2023-08-22 09:00 - 2023-08-24 16:00 | ACTsafe Training Room, 15201 East Freeway, Ste. 209, 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: $1275
TVIB Members: $975*
*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
Click Here to Register

Annual Survey of Towing Vessels Course
2023-09-12 09:00 - 2023-09-14 16:00 | ACTsafe Training Room, 15201 East Freeway, Ste. 209, 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: $1275
TVIB Members: $975
*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
Click Here to Register

TVIB Talks
2023-09-28 14:00 - 15:00 | Virtual
Don’t miss out on the bi-monthly “TVIB Talks” on September 28, 2023. 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 to them.
These 1-hour sessions will follow a bi-monthly schedule occurring at 2:00 pm on the fourth Thursday.
TVIB Talks will be open to all TVIB Members. TVIB Members can find the registration in the TVIB Portal. Please save the date for these sessions and we look forward to this new method of interacting with our members.
Please contact info@thetvib.org with any questions.

Future TVIB Talks
Dates will be published in December 2023

Subchapter M Auditor Certification Course
2023-10-04 09:00 - 2023-10-05 16:00 | ACTsafe Training Room, 15201 East Freeway, Ste. 209, Channelview, TX, 77530, United States
Course Description:
The Subchapter M Auditor Certification course (2 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: $900

TVIB Members: $675*

*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
Click Here To Register

Drydock / ISE Certification Course
2023-11-07 09:00 - 2023-11-09 16:00 | ACTsafe Training Room, 15201 East Freeway, Ste. 209, 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: $1275
TVIB Members: $975*
*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

2023 Fall Info Session
2023-11-14 09:00 - 12:00 | ACTsafe Training Room, 15201 East Freeway, Ste. 209, Channelview, TX, 77530, United States
It’s time for our Fall Info Session.
This is a reminder to register to participate in our Fall Info Session! We are meeting in person at TVIB’s headquarters in Channelview, TX on Tuesday, November 14th, but also have an option to participate virtually. All TVIB members are welcomed to participate in the Info Session.

Info Session will begin at 9:00 AM CST – Download Agenda

Resister here for in-person attendance.
Register here for virtual attendance.
We will also be hosting a social following the Info Session and Board of Directors Meeting at Iguana Joe’s located at 5710 East Sam Houston Pkwy N, Houston, TX 77015. Everyone is welcome to join us for food and beverages.
If you have already registered, you do not need to do so again. If you have not yet registered, please click the appropriate links. For any questions please contact our office – (832) 323-3992.
We look forward to seeing you.
TVIB Staff

2023 Fall Board of Directors Meeting
2023-11-14 13:00 - 15:00 | ACTsafe Training Room, 15201 East Freeway, Ste. 209, Channelview, TX, 77530, United States
It’s time for our Fall Board of Directors Meeting.
This is a reminder to register to participate in our Fall Board of Directors Meeting! We are meeting in person at TVIB’s headquarters in Channelview, TX on Tuesday, November 14th, but also have an option to participate virtually. All TVIB members are welcomed to participate in the Board Meeting.

Board Meeting will begin at 1:00 PM CST – Download Agenda

Register here for in-person attendance.
Register here for virtual attendance.
We will also be hosting a social following the Info Session and Board of Directors Meeting at Iguana Joe’s located at 5710 East Sam Houston Pkwy N, Houston, TX 77015. Everyone is welcome to join us for food and beverages.
If you have already registered, you do not need to do so again. If you have not yet registered, please click the appropriate links. For any questions please contact our office – (832) 323-3992.
We look forward to seeing you.
TVIB Staff

TVIB Talks
2024-01-25 14:00 - 15:00 | Virtual
Join us on January 25, 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.
Please contact info@thetvib.org with any questions regarding the event.

Drydock/Internal Structural Examination Certification Course
2024-02-06 08:00 - 2024-02-08 17:00 | ACTsafe Training Room, 15201 East Freeway, Ste. 209, 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

TVIB Talks
2024-03-21 14:00 - 15:00
Join us on March 21, 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.
Please contact info@thetvib.org with any questions regarding the event.

Annual Survey of Towing Vessels Course
2024-04-09 08:00 - 2024-04-11 17:00 | ACTsafe Training Room, 15201 East Freeway, Ste. 209, 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

Informational Session, Annual Membership Meeting & Spring Board of Directors Meeting
2024-05-29 13:00 - 17:00 | Music City Center, 201 Rep. John Lewis Way S, Nashville, TN, 37203
Mark Your Calendars! TVIB’s Info Session, Annual Membership Meeting and Board of Directors Spring Meeting will be held IN PERSON in Nashville, TN on Wednesday, May 29th 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
The original GoToWebinar link has changed – the session will be broadcast through Microsoft Teams.
Info Session Agenda Items

Top 5 Survey & Audit Findings
Frequent CG-835 V Deficiencies Tied to COI Renewals
Vessel Project Workflow – How to Avoid a Design Verification Headache
Subchapter M Notifications Required for Non-credit Drydocking and CG-835Vs
TVIB’s New Policy on Verification of Steel Repairs for Non-credit Drydocking and CG-835V Clearance
Open Session

IMX 2024
2024-05-30 09:00 - 2024-05-31 14:00 | Music City Center, 201 Rep. John Lewis Way S, Nashville, TN, 37203
Find us at Booth 630 at the Inland Marine Expo in Nashville, TN on May 30-31st!
President and Co-Founder, Tava Foret will be moderating a panel discussion titled “Compliance Pitfalls for Subchapter M TSMS Option Operators” at 2:30 pm on Tuesday, May 30th.
Come back on Friday, May 31st to watch TVIB staff present the inaugural Mike W. Rushing Legacy Service Award to George Foster at 12:15pm.
We can’t wait to see you there!
Visit https://inlandmarineexpo.com/ to register today!

TVIB Talks
2024-07-25 14:00 - 15:00 | Virtual
Join us on July 25, 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.
Please contact info@thetvib.org with any questions regarding the event.

The topics for the July TVIB talks include:

Drydock Planning and Drydock Extensions
Annual Survey in COI Renewal Year
External Vessel Audit Plans
Equipment Upgrades and Replacements
Closing Out Findings with TVIB

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 | ACTion Center, 15201 East Freeway, Suite 209, 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 209, 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 209, 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
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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.
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