1. TugSafe (Inspected Towing Vessel Electronic Decision Aid)
An interactive online job aid for determining applicability of towing vessel regulations + =

2. 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.

3. 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

4. TugSafe Webpage

5. Coast Guard Contacts

6. TugSafe Webpage

7. Initial Screen

8. Questions

9. Validation Screen … …

10. Job Aid Sections

11. Example lifesaving section

12. Additional information is only a click away

16. 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

17. Questions?