Navigation and Vessel Inspection Circular No. 4-01. Licensing and Manning forOfficers of Towing Vessels

摘要

This Navigation and Vessel Inspection Circular (NVIC) clarifies and providesspecific guidance on licensing and manning for officers of towing vessels. Directives affected: Marine Safety Manual, Volume III, Chapters 10, 13, 19, 20, and 26, COMDTINST M16000.8B. Owners, operators, and masters of towing vessels should become familiar with the change in the manning requirements for towing vessels. Operators of these vessels should also become familiar with the change in the training and license progression required of those mariners pursuing licenses to operate towing vessels. Officers in Charge, Marine Inspection (OCMIs), should bring this Circular to the attention of owners and operators of towing vessels, mariners, professional organizations, labor unions, and other parties with maritime interests. Regional Examination Centers (RECs) should use the guidance provided by this NVIC to evaluate those mariners applying for licenses to operate towing vessels.