QUESTION: How do I determine the window of dates to conduct an annual survey?
RESPONSE:
The window for the annual survey is based on the anniversary date of the Certificate of Inspection (COI). According to the Coast Guard definition in 46 CFR 136.110 “Anniversary date means the day and the month of each year that corresponds to the date of expiration on the COI…”
The annual survey must be conducted within 3 months of the anniversary date of the COI. The annual survey may occur 90-day before or after the anniversary date, providing 180 days within which the annual survey may be conducted.
EXAMPLE: A COI that expires on 8/17/2027 has an annual survey window of May 19th (90 days before the anniversary date) to November 15th (90 days after the anniversary date) of each year.
If you have any questions about determining the date window for annual surveys please call 832-323-3992 or click here to send an email.
QUESTION: How do I add or remove a vessel from my fleet?
RESPONSE:
On 10/20/22, TVIB retired the PDF version of the TSMS Vessel Addendum Add/Remove form and replaced it with a web-based form.
The TSMS Vessel Addendum Add/Remove form must be submitted electronically through the TVIB Member Portal, click here to access the form.
You will need login credentials to gain access to the TVIB Member Portal. If you do not have login credentials please click here to send an email to request them.
Once the form is submitted, the TVIB Operations team will receive a notification and an Operations Coordinator will process the request.
The revised TSMS Vessel Addendum (TVA)will be forwarded to the individual listed as the Primary Contact for the organization as well as the Coast Guard’s Towing Vessel National Center of Expertise (TVNCOE).
If you have any questions or need assistance with completing the process call 832-323-3992 or click here to send an email to the Operations Team. Below is a video to walk you through the process of logging into the TVIB Member Portal and submitting the form.
