USCG Approves Subchapter M Internal Auditor Course
Posted by Eric Haun
November 16, 2016
SafeMARINER, LLC and the ACTion group’s Marine Internal Lead Auditor (MILA) course has been audited by a third-party registrar and is now recognized as the first internal lead auditor course developed specifically for the inland industry and subchapter M. The course has been certified as meeting the ISO 19011 Guidelines for Auditing Management Systems and the ISO 9001 Quality Management System Requirements. The USCG has reviewed the course and determined that it is substantially equivalent to an ISO 9001 course and meets the internal auditor training requirements under 46 CFR 138.310(d)(2).
Rick Dunn, SafeMARINER’s President, said, “This course is specifically developed for and by marine industry professionals, it covers advanced principles of safety management and fully meets the international auditing standards.”
“This course is full of practical hands on exercises for opening meetings; closing meetings; developing audit protocols; and, meeting TMSA and regulatory standards,” said David Foret, the ACTion group President.
The course has been taught since May 2014 and is considered best-in-class based upon participant course evaluations. The Towing Vessel Inspection Bureau (TVIB) has supported and offered the course to its members and the industry since its inception.
“The marine internal lead auditor course is the foundational building block of TVIB's marine internal auditor certification for individuals seeking to learn about conducting internal audits for their companies in a professional and efficient manner. The MILA course should be an integral part of every marine company’s program for development of their compliance programs,” Chris Parsonage, TVIB Executive Director.
The course is taught throughout the year in Houston, and can be provided at a company’s site. It is offered through TVIB or directly from SafeMARINER or the ACTion group.
