(a) The owner or managing operator of a towing vessel that has selected the TSMS option and who has chosen to demonstrate compliance through an external survey program must:

1. (1) Have the vessel surveyed annually by a surveyor from a TPO;
2. (2) Ensure the survey is conducted in accordance with § 137.215;
3. (3) Ensure the survey is conducted within 3 months of the anniversary date of the COI;
4. (4) Ensure the TSMS applicable to the vessel includes policies and procedures for complying with this section; and
5. (5) Make the applicable sections of the TSMS available to the surveyor.