In what will be a gentle reminder to some towing vessel owners, and likely a jarring wake-up call to others, a post on the Coast Guard Maritime Commons blog notes that the July 19, 2021, deadline is approaching for 75% fleet-wide compliance with Subchapter M requirements. Following is from the text of the Coast Guard post: "In accordance with 46 CFR 136.202, owners and managing operators (OMO) are responsible for ensuring that 75% of their respective fleets receive a Certificate of Inspection (COI) before July 19, 2021. Failure to meet the regulatory phase-in schedule could result in vessel delays, civil penalties, or additional enforcement actions. In order to operate after July 19, 2021, all Subchapter M towing vessels must have a valid COI.
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