(a) The TSMS option requires a report detailing each internal survey of a towing vessel. Each report must include:
- (1) Vessel name;
- (2) Other vessel identifier, such as an official number or State number;
- (3) Name and business address of owner or managing operator;
- (4) Date and location of the survey;
- (5) Date the report of the survey was issued, if different than the date the survey was concluded;
- (6) Name of the surveyors;
- (7) Name and business address of the TPO the surveyors represent, if applicable;
- (8) Signatures of surveyors;
- (9) A descriptive list of the items examined or witnessed during each survey;
- (10) A descriptive list of all non-conformities identified during each survey, including those that were corrected during the course of the survey;
(11) A descriptive list of:
- (i) All non-conformities remaining at the end of each survey;
- (ii) The required corrective actions;
- (iii) The latest date of required corrective action; and
- (iv) A description of the means by which the corrective actions were verified;
- (12) A descriptive list of items that need to be repaired or replaced before the vessel continues service; and
- (13) A statement that the vessel complies with the applicable requirements of this subchapter and is fit for its route and service, subject to the correction of non-conformities.
- (b) The owner or managing operator must provide objective evidence of compliance with this part in accordance with the TSMS applicable to the vessel.