Remote vessel inspections gain momentum

A USCG inspector peers through a refractometer at a sample of ballast water. USCG photo.

As more inspections under the new Subchapter M towing vessel inspection program are performed remotely during the Covid-19 pandemic, those involved say that virtual evaluations are working well so far.

Joining the discussion in a May 12 webinar organized by the American Waterways Operators were Marcia Macone of Crowley Marine Services, Tava Foret of the Towing Vessel Inspection Bureau, a professional trade association of marine auditors and surveyors, Paul Hite, Subchapter M operations...

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