Towing Vessel National Center of Expertise http://www.uscg.mil/tvncoe The Eight Coast Guard District has issued a press release regarding the schedule to begin phase 2 of the Towing Vessel Bridging Program. http://uscg.mil/hq/cg5/TVNCOE/Images/default/D8P2PressRelease.jpg Wed, 09 May 2012 15:05:00 CST Furuno Service Advisory #07-10T, dated June 9, 2010, which list Furuno radars compliant with 2010 USCG/DOT Regulations for towing vessels under 300 Gross Tons has been added to the Examiner & Boarding Officer Tools page. http://uscg.mil/hq/cg5/TVNCOE/documents/toolbag/07-10T.pdf Wed, 04 Apr 2012 13:40:00 CST The Courses page has been updated and now contains the procedure to request a convening of an exportable UTV Examiner course in your area. http://uscg.mil/hq/cg5/TVNCOE/Courses.asp Mon, 02 Apr 2012 13:50:00 CST 8th Coast Guard District interim guidance for managing work site exclusions and work boats. http://www.uscg.mil/hq/cg5/TVNCOE/Documents/policyletters/D8WSEPolLtr.pdf Fri, 30 Mar 2012 10:20:00 CST Employment of Non-U.S. Credentialed Personnel Onboard Certain U.S. Documented Vessels. http://www.uscg.mil/hq/cg5/TVNCOE/Documents/msib/MSIB9_12.pdf Wed, 28 Mar 2012 08:00:00 CST A FAQ has been posted regarding issuing a Captain of the Port Order and or a CG 835 to a towing vessel. The FAQ can be found under FAQs in the Notes, Recommendations and or Descrepancies section. http://www.uscg.mil/hq/cg5/TVNCOE/FAQS.asp Mon, 26 Mar 2012 11:10:00 CST A new policy letter about visual examination in lieu of hydrostatic testing for clean agent preengineered fixed fire supression system cylinders has been posted on the Policy Letters page in the Policy & Guidance section. http://www.uscg.mil/hq/cg5/TVNCOE/Documents/policyletters/MIN2-12.pdf Mon, 27 Feb 2012 14:52:00 CST The 2011 TVNCOE Snapshot brochure has been posted on the "Handouts" page in the "Outreach" section. http://www.uscg.mil/hq/cg5/TVNCOE/Documents/Handouts/2011Snapshot.pdf Fri, 20 Jan 2012 14:15:00 CST A new page has been added to the website called "Comments/Feedback." It is a form which allows customers to communicate directly with the TVNCOE. The form allows submissions to be made anonymously or contact information can be left if the submitter would like to be contacted by a TVNCOE representative. http://uscg.mil/hq/cg5/TVNCOE/Comments.asp Thu, 19 Jan 2012 14:25:00 CST An AIS Encoding Guide has been issued by the U.S. Coast Guard Navigation Center. http://www.uscg.mil/hq/cg5/TVNCOE/Documents/links/AIS.EncodingGuide.pdf Fri, 13 Jan 2012 13:00:00 CST A FAQ has been posted regarding the difference between "USCG Approved" and "Listed by Independent Testing Laboratory" fire detection systems. The FAQ can be found under FAQs in the Fire Fighting, Protection & Suppression Equipment section. http://uscg.mil/hq/cg5/TVNCOE/FAQS.asp Wed, 11 Jan 2012 15:25:00 CST The US Coast Guard has issued guidance for implementing the 2010 STCW amendments which includes hours of rest and security-related training. This guidance is effective immediately. http://www.uscg.mil/hq/cg5/TVNCOE/Documents/policyletters/STCWAmend.pdf Thu, 05 Jan 2012 08:25:00 CST Processing of Merchant Mariner Credentials (MMC) for mariners not requiring a Transportation Worker Indentification Credential (TWIC). http://www.uscg.mil/hq/cg5/TVNCOE/Documents/policyletters/MMCTWICPOL_11-15.pdf Wed, 21 Dec 2011 08:50:00 CST Moving hazards aboard uninspected towing vessels. http://www.uscg.mil/hq/cg5/TVNCOE/Documents/msib/SecUMRmsib0411.pdf Tue, 20 Dec 2011 09:45:00 CST Tonnage interpretations for GMDSS application. http://www.navcen.uscg.gov/pdf/gmdss/taskForce/Tonnage_Interpretations_for_GMDSS.pdf Mon, 19 Dec 2011 10:15:00 CST Mustang PFD recall. http://www.uscg.mil/hq/cg5/TVNCOE/Documents/SafetyAlerts/MSAMustangSurvivalPFDRecall.pdf Fri, 16 Dec 2011 08:00:00 CST Dangers of working around moving machinery. http://www.uscg.mil/hq/cg5/TVNCOE/Documents/SafetyAlerts/MovingMachinery.pdf Fri, 16 Dec 2011 09:15:00 CST