04/19/2018
Excerpt from the Coast Guard Maritime Commons posted on 04/18/2018.
The CG-2692, Report of Marine Casualty, Commercial Diving Casualty, or OCS-Related Casualty, and the CG-2692B, Report of Mandatory Chemical Testing Following a Serious Marine Incident Involving Vessels in Commercial Service have both been revised to account for the amended marine casualty property damage thresholds.
Our four day Annual Survey of Towing Vessels (ASTV) course provides surveyors with the knowledge and skills required to perform Subchapter M surveys of towing vessels. Students who successfully complete this course will have an in-depth understanding of both internal survey programs and external survey programs, the reporting requirements of each, and is the appropriate course for those seeking certification from TVIB that will put them on the path to becoming an approved TPO Surveyor.
Location:
Florida Marine
2360 5th Street
Mandeville, LA 70462
Registration Closing: May 1, 2018
Hotel Info:
TVIB has contracted with the Holiday Inn Covington to provide a block of rooms for this training. The room rate is $89 per night, plus tax for a King room. The hotel amenities include a free hot breakfast, Wifi and parking. Book your room by calling 985-888-1200 and asking for the Towing Vessel Inspection Bureau/Florida Marine Transporters group rate.
Hotel Address
45 Louis Prima Dr.
Covington, LA 70433
Anyone who needs the first day of the ASTV course is welcome to attend. The fee for that is $300 for members and $400 for non members.
02/27/2018
The U.S Coast Guard Ninth District published a notice related to Subchapter M enforcement. The notice allows the OCMI/COTP to utilize their authority to allow special considerations for certain requirements found in Subchapter M. The cognizant OCMI may give special consideration to authorizing departures from specific requirements when unusual circumstances or arrangement warrant such departures and when an equivalent level of safety is provided.
