Current through November 30, 2024
Section 137.135 - Reports and documentation required for the TSMS option(a) The TSMS option requires a report detailing each internal survey of a towing vessel. Each report must include:(2) Other vessel identifier, such as an official number or State number;(3) Name and business address of owner or managing operator;(4) Date and location of the survey;(5) Date the report of the survey was issued, if different than the date the survey was concluded;(6) Name of the surveyors;(7) Name and business address of the TPO the surveyors represent, if applicable;(8) Signatures of surveyors;(9) A descriptive list of the items examined or witnessed during each survey;(10) A descriptive list of all non-conformities identified during each survey, including those that were corrected during the course of the survey;(11) A descriptive list of:(i) All non-conformities remaining at the end of each survey;(ii) The required corrective actions;(iii) The latest date of required corrective action; and(iv) A description of the means by which the corrective actions were verified;(12) A descriptive list of items that need to be repaired or replaced before the vessel continues service; and(13) A statement that the vessel complies with the applicable requirements of this subchapter and is fit for its route and service, subject to the correction of non-conformities.(b) The owner or managing operator must provide objective evidence of compliance with this part in accordance with the TSMS applicable to the vessel.