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Subchapter M Compliance Software: What a Small Towing Fleet Actually Needs
Subchapter M turned towing into an inspected industry, and the paperwork burden lands hardest on small fleets without a compliance department. Here's what the rule actually demands day to day, and what to look for in software that carries it.
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Sub M's 12-Hour Rule vs STCW 77/10: The Rest-Hour Confusion That Puts Tugboats at Risk
Most compliance software applies STCW rest rules to every vessel. For Subchapter M towing vessels, that's wrong — and legally dangerous. Here's the difference every operator needs to know.
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