TVIB News FAQ Category: 46 CFR Part 138 – TSMS - Towing Safety Management Systems

Items Corrected During an Audit/Survey and the Corrective Action Plan (CAP)

QUESTION:
For an item that was corrected during the audit/survey and marked as such on the report, is a response required by the operator on the CAP?

RESPONSE:
The answer is no, provided that the following elements are satisfactory:

  • The finding statement clearly articulates how the item was corrected; and
  • The finding is NOT one of the following:
    • Major Non-conformity*
    • Unsafe Condition*
    • Repeat Finding**

* A major non-conformity or unsafe condition has mandatory reporting requirements, please reference the TVIB Notifications document for specifics.

** Repeat findings may indicate a failure of the TSMS.

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