The Coast Guard's Office of Commercial Vessel Compliance reminded towing vessel owners and operators last week that the deadline for the 100 percent ‘Subchapter M’ phase is July 19. All towing vessels meeting the applicability criteria found in 46 CFR § 136.105 must have on board a valid Certificate of Inspection (COI) issued by the Coast Guard. Towing vessel owners and operators are responsible for ensuring all vessels in their fleets receive a COI before July 19. Failure may result in CG-835V deficiencies, vessel delays, civil penalties, or additional enforcement actions. Initial certification should be scheduled with the local Coast Guard Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection (OCMI), at lease three months in advance of the desired inspection date. Towing vessel owners and operators should schedule initial inspections no later than April 20. Application for inspection should be made using the CG-Form 3752. For further information, please see the Coast Guard’s Towing Vessel National Center of Expertise (TVNCOE) website at Towing Vessel National Center of Expertise (uscg.mil)
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