Course Description:
• Length: Two days (16 hours)
• Course binder and text provided
• Standard: ANSI Z 490.1 - 2009
• Maximum class size: 28, with 2 instructors present throughout.
Who should attend:
• Internal auditors,
• External auditors wishing to learn more about auditing principles and techniques,
• Marine executives, HSE Managers, Operations Managers, safety consultants and regulators.
Course Highlights include:
• Management System Fundamentals
• Plan-Do-Check-Act Continual Improvement Model
• Management System Standards: RCP, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, TSMS (NPRM), ISM Code,
TMSA2 requirements for internal audits
• History of marine auditing
• Purpose and types of audits
• The relationship between internal and external audits
• Characteristics of effective internal system audits
• Phases of the audit
• Aspects of ISO 19011: Guidelines for Auditing Management Systems
• Competence for internal auditors
• Audit procedures
• Planning and scheduling the audit
• Conducting the audit
• Non-conformity statements
• Reports
• Tracking and close out of non-conformities, corrective and preventive actions
This course is appropriate for internal auditing of marine companies that follow one or more of the following standards:
• AWO Responsible Carrier Program (RCP)
• ISM Code
• ISO 9001, ISO 14001
• OSHAS 18001
• Tanker Management Self Assessment 2 (TMSA), Oil Companies International Marine Forum
• Offshore Vessel Management Self Assessment (OVMSA), Oil Companies International Marine Forum
Practical exercises, quizzes, a final exam and active participation are required to earn your certificate.
This fast paced, informative course will support continual improvement in your organization, and give
you the confidence for success on your journey to goal zero.
Note: This Best-In-Class course may or may not meet subchapter M requirements, as the USCG has not yet
finalized the Subchapter M TSMS rules. This course exceeds current RCP and regulatory requirements for
internal auditor training for inland, coastwise and ocean (ISM Code) marine internal auditors.
Preferred Hotel
We have secured a group rate of $95.00 per night plus taxes at the Candlewood Suites, which is near the Houston Pilots training facility. You can book your room by calling 1-281-478-0200 and requesting the Towing Vessel Inspection Bureau group rate.
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