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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. \nRegister \nCourse Description:\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*Accommodation information below in Additional Course Details \nCourse Fees:\nNon-Members: $1250\nTVIB Members: $937*\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. \nWho Should Attend:\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. \nCourse Highlights Include:\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 \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 \nAdditional Course Details: \nDocumentation:\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 \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 the Holiday Inn Express to provide a block of rooms at a reduced rate.  The room rate is $109 per night\, plus tax and includes the full breakfast buffet and Wifi.  Please call 281-864-7457 and ask for the TVIB group rate to reserve your room. \nHotel Address: 16311 East Freeway\, Channelview TX 77530
URL:https://www.thetvib.org/event/marine-internal-lead-auditor-course-2/
LOCATION:San Jacinto Maritime College\, 3700 Old Highway 146\, La Porte\, TX\, 77571\, United States
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SUMMARY:TSMS Auditor Certification Course
DESCRIPTION:TSMS Auditor Certification Course – 3 DAY COURSE \nOur TSMS Auditor Certification Course is for auditors who wish to become certified by TVIB to perform audits of Towing Safety Management Systems to verify compliance with Subchapter M. The American Waterways Operators (AWO) Responsible Carrier Program (RCP) has been approved by the Coast Guard as approved existing safety management system\, and as such\, this auditing course will cover some elements of the RCP as well. This is the appropriate class mentioned in the TVIB Auditor Membership Application as needed prior to obtaining an auditor credential. \nThis course focuses on training both internal and third party auditors how to use the TVIB audit process\, which was developed to meet ISO 19011 Guidelines for Auditing Management Systems\, and tailored for the unique situations auditing under Subchapter M and the RCP. It covers auditing both management system and the vessels that operate under those systems. It is open to members and non-members alike. This course is a hybrid of online and in-classroom learning\, with many practical exercises designed to allow students to practice all aspects of auditing. Course attendees will also take an online session prior to coming to class. \nRegister \nWho Should Attend \n\nAuditors who wish to become certified by TVIB to perform American Waterways Operators (AWO) Responsible Carrier Program (RCP) audits and Subchapter M TSMS audits. If you’re interested in certification\, you will need to complete and submit the auditor member application and application fee. Your application must be screened by the TVIB Certification Committee and approved prior to attending the course. Those individuals who want the training without becoming certified are not required to submit a TVIB membership application.\nInternal auditors\, marine executives\, HSE managers\, operations managers\, safety consultants and regulators seeking more in-depth information about the AWO RCP and Subchapter M.\nIndividuals who are interested in obtaining Subchapter M and/or the RCP training without becoming a certified auditor are welcome to attend the class.\n\nPlease note that TVIB reserves the right to cancel this course based on enrollment numbers and/or instructor availability no later than two weeks before the first day of class.  TVIB will not be responsible for reimbursements to course registrants for travel/accommodation expenses.    
URL:https://www.thetvib.org/event/tsms-auditor-certification-course/
LOCATION:Inland Marine Service\, Hebron\, Kentucky
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SUMMARY:Annual Survey of Towing Vessels course
DESCRIPTION:Course Description – 4 DAY COURSE \nOur Subchapter M Annual Survey of Towing Vessels course 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. \nCourse attendees who wish to receive the Certified Subchapter M Surveyor for Annual Surveys credential also need to submit a complete application PRIOR to attending the course. The applicant’s credentials and work experience will be reviewed by the TVIB Surveyor Certification Subcommittee to confirm the applicant meets the requirements to become a TVIB Certified Surveyor. Upon successful completion of the course\, approval by the TVIB Membership Committee\, and receipt of the first year of membership dues\, TVIB will submit the applicant to the USCG for final approval as qualified to perform work on behalf of TVIB in its role as a TPO. \nPLEASE NOTE: This class is being held in conjunction with our Subchapter M TSMS Auditing course. If you are interested in taking both courses\, please be sure to check the box on the registration page for the 5 day session that includes both auditing and surveying courses. \nRegister \nWho Should Attend \nInternal Surveyors: This course is designed for individuals seeking training for Internal Surveyors as specified in section 137.315 – Internal Survey Programs\, and are looking to become proficient at at conducting Subchapter M compliant internal surveys under the oversight of a Third Party Organization “TPO.” \nThird Party Surveyors: This course is also for those surveyors who wish to become a TVIB Certified Subchapter M Surveyor for Annual Surveys\, which is required to perform work for TVIB as a TPO surveyor.
URL:https://www.thetvib.org/event/annual-survey-towing-vessels-course/
LOCATION:Inland Marine Service\, Hebron\, Kentucky
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