The deadline for all inland towing vessels to be compliant with all the provisions of Subchapter M regulations was July 20, 2018. But that deadline came with a window to… Read More
Rob Keister
The towing industry is busy developing its own standards for the drydock hull and internal structural inspection requirement of Subchapter M, while awaiting further Coast Guard guidance. That situation was… Read More
Since the advent of Subchapter M close to 18 months ago, much of the focus has been on how towboat operators are adjusting to life after July 20, 2018, and… Read More
The Coast Guard, third-party organizations (TPOs) and vessel operators continue to negotiate and adjust as the inspection process documenting full compliance of the towing fleet with Subchapter M continues. A… Read More
With high river continuing for what will be an unprecedented duration, attendees at the Marine Industry Day 2019 expressed concern about the impact of a combined high water and storm… Read More
