§137.130. Program for vessel compliance for the Towing Safety Management System (TSMS) option.
46 C.F.R. § 137.130
The owner or managing operator of a towing vessel choosing to use the TSMS option must implement an external or internal survey program for vessel compliance. The program for vessel compliance can be either:
An external survey program, in which the owner or managing operator would have a third-party organization (TPO) conduct either the surveys required by § 137.205, the examinations required by § 137.310, or both; or
An internal survey program, in which the owner or managing operator would conduct either the surveys required by § 137.210, the examinations required by § 137.315, or both, using internal resources or contracted surveyors. The internal survey program would be conducted with the oversight of a TPO.
Each program of either type must include:
Owner or managing operator policy regarding the surveying and examination of towing vessels;
Procedures for conducting towing vessel surveys and examinations, as described in this part;
Procedures for reporting and correcting non-conformities and deficiencies;
Identification of the individual or individuals responsible for the management of the program, and their qualifications; and
Documentation of compliance activities.
Notes, amendments, and revision history
Authority
Authority: 46 U.S.C. 3103, 3301, 3306, 3308, 3316, 8104, 8904; 33 CFR 1.05; DHS Delegation 0170.1.
Source
Source: 81 FR 40101, June 20, 2016, unless otherwise noted.