Management & DPA TSMS Responsibilities

Management and Designated Persons Ashore (DPAs) hold critical accountability under Subchapter M. Understanding where that responsibility begins, how exposure is created, and how compliance is demonstrated is essential to protecting both the individual and the organization.

This course provides a practical, real-world overview of management and DPA responsibilities within a Towing Safety Management System (TSMS).

Participants will learn how Subchapter M objectives apply to shore-side leadership and how management actions, decisions, and records can document compliance and reduce risk.

The course emphasizes documented, defensible compliance. Participants will explore how internal audits, risk assessments, management reviews and other tools, can be used to demonstrate oversight, due diligence, and Subchapter M compliance. Rather than focusing solely on written policies, the course connects regulatory expectations to operational reality—helping leaders show not only what is required, but how it is fulfilled and documented.

Designed for current managers and DPAs, and those preparing for expanded…