A team of regulatory experts from across the maritime industry gathered for the virtual Inland Marine Expo 2020 to discuss lessons learned over the first two years of Subchapter… Read More
Subchapter M
The towing industry is busy developing its own standards for the drydock hull and internal structural inspection requirement of Subchapter M, while awaiting further Coast Guard guidance. That situation… Read More
Attorneys with Jones Walker LLP talked about legal situations the maritime community might encounter as businesses navigate the COVID-19 pandemic as part of an Inland Marine Expo webinar. Read More
Washington, D.C.—The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a final rule amending the national marine diesel engine program and providing relief by addressing concerns associated with finding and installing certified… Read More
By late May, Jerry Brown had a problem. As a port engineer for JB Marine Service in St. Louis, Mo., Brown had the responsibility for measuring the “set points”… Read More
It’s been two years since the Subchapter M regulations took final effect. July 20 marked the halfway point at which 50 percent of vessels in multi-vessel operations should have… Read More
At this writing, confirmed global cases of coronavirus stand at about 15 million, according to the Johns Hopkins coronavirus dashboard, with total global death count at about 621,000. Read More
The Towing Vessel Inspection Bureau, a pioneering organization providing Subchapter M audit services to the inland marine industry, announced the promotion of two of its key employees July 13. Read More
The U.S. Coast Guard has released its latest edition of “Flag State Control in the United States,” the agency’s domestic annual report for 2019. The report overviews statistics… Read More
The Towing Vessel National Center of Expertise (TVNCOE) celebrated its 10th anniversary earlier this month, recognizing the accomplishments of the team that has helped lead the towing industry… Read More


