Towing & Ship-Assist · Records
Under Subchapter M, the towing vessel must maintain records that demonstrate compliance, which during an audit primarily serve to show that:
- AThe vessel is profitable
- BRequired inspections, maintenance, drills, and training were actually performed✓ Correct
- CThe crew likes the company
- DFuel was purchased locally
Explanation
Records of inspections, maintenance, drills, and training are the evidence that the safety management system is being followed in practice, not just on paper. Auditors and Coast Guard inspectors rely on these records to verify ongoing compliance.
Authority: 46 CFR Subchapter M; recordkeeping
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