Helpful Links
U.S. Coast Guard Resources
- Subchapter M Regulations – eCFR
- Towing Vessel National Center of Expertise (TVNCOE)
- Subchapter M – FAQs
- Marine Safety Alerts
- Marine Safety Information Bulletins (MSIB)
- Policy Letters
- Office of Commercial Vessel Compliance (CG-CVC)
- USCG ‘Homeport’ Website
- USCG Approved Equipment List
- USCG Navigation Center
- Coast Guard District 8 COI Renewal Application Contacts and Appeals
CG Policy Letters, Work Instructions, and Navigation Inspection Circulars (NVIC)
- CG-CVC 17-04 (CH-2) TPO Guidebook
- CG-CVC 17-09 Issuance and Acceptance of Electronic Certificates
- CG-CVC 17-10 Deficiency Recording and Reporting for Vessels Using a TSMS Option
- CG-CVC 18-04 Guidance on Implementation of New Standards for Fire Protection, Detection and Extinguishing Equipment
- CG-CVC 21-03 Guidance Concerning The Use of Doubler Plates for Repairs Involving Towing Vessels Subject to 46 CFR Subchapter M
- CG-MMC 01-17 Issuing Endorsements for Tankerman PIC Restricted to Fuel Transfers on Towing Vessels
- D8-PL 08-2000 Fresh Water Service Areas for Drydock Requirements for the Eighth District
- CVC-WI-010(3) OCMI Guidance on Special Consideration for 46 CFR Subchapter M Vessels
- CVC-WI-015(2) Determinations for Vessel Keel Laid Date
- CVC-WI-013(7) Towing Vessel COI Inspections Under TSMS Option
- CVC-WI-018(2) Laid Up Inspected/Examined Vessels
- CVC-WI-029(3) Drydock Examination (DD) and Drydock Extension (DDX) Policy Clarifications
- CVC-WI-032(1) U.S. Flagged Vessels Inspected Under Multiple Subchapters (“Multi-Service”)
- CG-ENG PL-01-19 Equivalency Determination – Fire Pumps for Subchapter C and Subchapter M Towing Vessels
- NVIC 01-89 Underwater Survey Guidance
- NVIC 07-68 Notes on Inspection and Repair of Steel Hulls
- NVIC 01-16 Electronic Charts in Lieu of Paper Charts, Maps and Publications – (CH-2) Updated May 21, 2020
Other Resources
Audit Resources
- Local Notice to Mariners (LNM)
- Light List Publications
- VTS User Manuals
- NOAA Nautical Charts
- U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Navigation Charts – Rock Island District
- U.S. Army Corps of Engineers – Inland Chart Books
Subchapter M Internal Survey Program Recorded Webinar
December 14, 2017
This approximately hour-long webinar explains the new Model Internal Survey Program. If you’re looking for sample policies, procedures, and the TVIB process for conducting an internal survey, you’ll find it here. TVIB has approved this program as a Subchapter M compliant sample for TPO customers who have opted to use the internal survey option for compliance.
Click here to access the webinar.
Discussion of General TSMS Deficiencies
as presented at the GNOBFA – Subchapter M Forum 02/02/2017 in Kenner, LA and at the Inland Waterways Conference 03/07/2017 in Cincinnati, OH.
Click the image above to download the presentation.
For questions, please contact Tava Foret