Subchapter M

ABS gains another customer for NS workboat app

MAY 25, 2017 — ABS has gained another customer for the newly launched ABS Nautical Systems mobile application developed for workboats in the inland and coastal waterways. “Bering Marine Corp / Alaska

AWO approves LR to carry out RCP audits

MAY 10, 2017 — The American Waterways Operators (AWO) has approved classification society Lloyd’s Register (LR) as a third-party organization authorized to conduct audits of member operations as part of the AWO

ABS broadens Type Approval to include Subchapter M

APRIL 5, 2017 — Classification society ABS has expanded its Type Approval product certification process to allow original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) to meet compliance with 46 CFR Subchapter M Regulations. “As the

TVIB approved by USCG as Third-Party Organization

JANUARY 12. 2017 — The Houston-based Towing Vessel Inspection Bureau (TVIB) reports that the USCG Towing Vessel National Center of Expertise (TVNCOE) has approved it as a Third-Party Organization (TPO) in accordance