QUESTION: When do I need to alert TVIB that my vessel is going into drydock for repairs?
RESPONSE:
You need to alert TVIB when your vessel is going into drydock for the following:
- Any Credit Drydock
- Non-credit drydock that involves the following:
- Any repair to a fuel tank;
- A repair that crosses two or more frames; or
- Steel replacement of greater than 324 square inches.
If you have any questions please call 832-323-3992 during normal business hours or click here to send an email and the appropriate staff member will get back to you.
If you require assistance after hours please call the TVIB 24-hour Response Line 888-983-TVIB (8842) and be prepared to indicate whether the issue is:
- URGENT: immediate assistance is needed, regardless of the time of day; or
- NON-URGENT: a response from the on-call staff person within 24 hours is acceptable.
For a more detailed description of the notification requirements for this and other issues please log in to the TVIB Member Portal and download the TVIB Subchapter M Notifications document.