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46 U.S.C. 3103, 3301, 3306, 3308, 3316, 8104, 8904; 33 CFR 1.05; DHS Delegation 0170.1.
81 FR 40101, June 20, 2016, unless otherwise noted.
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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:
(a) 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
(b) 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.
(c) Each program of either type must include:
(1) Owner or managing operator policy regarding the surveying and examination of towing vessels;
(2) Procedures for conducting towing vessel surveys and examinations, as described in this part;
(3) Procedures for reporting and correcting non-conformities and deficiencies;
(4) Identification of the individual or individuals responsible for the management of the program, and their qualifications; and
(5) Documentation of compliance activities.