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
Subchapter M
Serodino Inc.’s current Super Tiger Class workboat has been verified to be in compliance with the design standards in 46 CFR Subchapter M. The 60-foot by 24-foot by 8-foot twin… Read More
“In today’s industry, safety permeates everything we do—it is fundamental to who we are.” That message, delivered by AWO President Thomas Allegretti at The American Waterways Operators’ 2019 Summer Safety… Read More
The industry has celebrated the one-year anniversary of the implementation of Subchapter M. Following are a few observations that I have made, and, according to discussions among other people in… Read More
For several years now, the biggest ongoing news for our industry has been the implementation of Subchapter M. The preparation for it took about 10 years. One year into the… Read More
The Great Lakes Towing Company announced July 10 that eight of its tugs, representing more than a quarter of its active harbor towing fleet, have received U.S. Coast Guard Certificates… 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
The Towing Vessel National Center of Expertise (TVNCOE) issued a bulletin May 10 reminding towing vessel owners and operators of a 46 CFR Subchapter M implementation milestone that is quickly… Read More
Inland Marine Service (IMS) and James Marine have formed a new joint venture to assist vessel owners in complying with Subchapter M requirements. The venture, called Mavericks Towboat Solutions, was… Read More
Rose Point Navigation Systems is shipping the latest release of its popular electronic charting system (ECS) product. Rose Point ECS 4 brings to the commercial customer new voyage planning tools… Read More
