46 CFR §137.135
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- (a)The TSMS option requires a report detailing each internal survey of a towing vessel. Each report must include:
- (1)Vessel name;
- (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:
- (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.