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)
- Navigation and Inspection Circulars (NVIC)
- Policy Letters
- Office of Commercial Vessel Compliance (CG-CVC)
- USCG ‘Homeport’ Website
- USCG Approved Equipment List
- USCG Navigation Center
Policy Letters
- CG-CVC 17-01 UTV Decal
- CG-CVC 17-02 (CH-2) Use of Existing SMS to Obtain Initial COI
- CG-CVC 17-03 COI Phase-In Period for Existing Towing Vessels
- 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 18-01 (CH.2) Guidance on the Audit Scheme 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 20-01 Subchapter M Enforcement Posture
- 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 Work Instructions
- CVC-WI-010(2) OCMI Guidance on Special Consideration for 46 CFR Subchapter M Vessels
- CVC-WI-015(2) Determinations for Vessel Keel Laid Date
- CVC-WI-013(6) Towing Vessel COI Inspections Under TSMS Option
- CVC-WI-018(2) Laid Up Inspected/Examined Vessels
- CVC-WI-029(1) Drydock Examinations, UWILD and Drydock Extensions
- CG-ENG PL 01-19 Equivalency Determination – Fire Pumps for Subchapter C and Subchapter M Towing Vessels
Other Resources
Audit Resources
- Local Notice to Mariners (LNM)
- Light List Publications
- VTS User Manuals
- NVIC 01-16 – Electronic Charts in Lieu of Paper Charts, Maps, and Publications – Change 1 – UPDATED 07/10/2017
- 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