U.S. Coast Guard Resources
- Subchapter M Regulations – As of 04/03/2018
- 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 17-02 (CH-2) Use of Existing SMS to Obtain Initial COI
- 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
- D8-PL 02-2022 Guidance for Towing Vessel Sidelight Placement
- CVC Work Instructions
- 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(6) Towing Vessel COI Inspections Under TSMS Option
- CVC-WI-018(2) Laid Up Inspected/Examined Vessels
- CVC-WI-029(3) Drydock Examinations, UWILD and Drydock Extensions
- CVC-WI-032(1) US Flagged Vessels Inspected Under Multiple Subchapters
- 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