TugSafe (Inspected Towing Vessel Electronic Decision Aid) An interactive online job aid for determining applicability of towing vessel regulations + =
TugSafe Who benefits...EVERYONE: How: Vessel owners & operators TPO’s USCG How: Increases productivity/efficiency. Increases accuracy/consistency: No guesswork. Convenience: Easy to find regulations/guidance. Save resources: Saves everyone travel/resource/personnel costs.
TugSafe User provides vessel particulars GT ITC Build Date User provides vessel particulars Generates a custom list of vessel specific requirements Includes links (regulations, policy, guidance, etc.) Does not store, share or track any information Etc. GRT Route TugSafe Regulations Guidance Policy Etc. Vessel specific job aid
TugSafe Webpage
Coast Guard Contacts
TugSafe Webpage
Initial Screen
Questions
Validation Screen … …
Job Aid Sections
Example lifesaving section
Additional information is only a click away
Where is TugSafe? Completed: Initial planning and build Beta test #1: CG subject matter experts Beta test #2: CG high performer - field inspectors, examiners Beta test #3: Towing industry - brown and blue water companies Incorporation of changes from beta tests Next: Obtain CG-CVC approval – CG program managers Release version 1.0 on TVNCOE website (or Homeport) Future: Revise as needed (additions, updates, corrections, etc.) Develop interactive web application
Questions?