An early inspection incentive is also in place, offering a $1,000 fee credit for vessels built after 1 October 2011 that complete inspections between January and June 2025, aiming to encourage ...

The scorecard is a mixed bag. More than six years ago, the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) began inspecting towing vessels for compliance with the new towboat rules; specifically, 46 CFR Subchapter M.