Rules of the Road: Tend to life rafts as if your life depended on it
Rules of the Road: by Capt. Jake DesVergers Safety equipment on board a yacht is like auto insurance. You want to have plenty of it, the best available, but …
Jake DesVergers
Capt. Jake DesVergers is chief surveyor for International Yacht Bureau (IYB), an organization that provides flag-state inspection services to yachts on behalf of several administrations. A deck officer graduate of the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy at Kings Point, he previously sailed as master on merchant ships, acted as designated person for a shipping company, and served as regional manager for an international classification society. Contact him at +1 954-596-2728 or www.yachtbureau.org.Author Archives
Rules of the Road: No exceptions to limits on sulfur
Rules of the Road: Capt. Jake DesVergers There are lots of priorities in yachting: food, drinks, carpets, air conditioning, toys, cleaning supplies – the …
Rules of the Road: Qualship 21 rewards PSC-compliant yachts
Rules of the Road: by Capt. Jake DesVergers Sovereign and other self-governing nations have the right to control any activities within their own borders, …
Rules of the Road: USCG alert urges review of MOB procedure
Rules of the Road: by Capt. Jake DesVergers In May, the Inspections and Compliance Directorate of the U.S. Coast Guard issued a Marine Safety Alert. The …
Rules of the Road: Spike in enclosed-space deaths prompts warning
Rules of the Road: by Capt. Jake DesVergers Many workplaces contain spaces that are considered to be “confined.” This is because their configurations …
Rules of the Road: Prevalence of remote surveys prompts guidelines
Rules of the Road: by Capt. Jake DesVergers Inspections and surveys on board a yacht are commonplace. These include visits by the flag administration, the …
Rules of the Road: IMO revises radio equipment, polar ops
Rules of the Road: by Capt. Jake DesVergers The International Maritime Organization is a United Nation’s agency assigned duties to ensure international …
Rules of the Road: New REG Code makes change easier
Rules of the Road: by Capt. Jake DesVergers For yachts that charter, the acronyms LY1, LY2 and LY3 are common references. They signify a particular version of …
Rules of the Road: NZ considers charter yacht rules for 2021 Cup
Rules of the Road: Capt. Jake DesVergers Maritime New Zealand is currently considering how the regulatory regime will apply to yachts visiting New Zealand for …
Rules of the Road: New regs take effect in 2019
Rules of the Road: by Capt. Jake Desvergers As we say goodbye to 2018 and welcome in the new year, we look ahead to what awaits us in the world of maritime …
