Rules of the Road: USCG aims to curb illegal charters
Rules of the Road: by Capt. Jake DesVergers In a recent action by the U.S. Coast Guard in Miami, the voyage of a 65-foot yacht was terminated after the vessel …
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Rules of the Road: Obtaining DoS not always clear-cut for yachts
Rules of the Road: by Capt. Jake DesVergers Most tasks involving two or more parties are less difficult if each party understands what the others are going to …
Rules of the Road: IMO talks satellite providers, autonomous ships, Polar Code
The world’s primary regulatory body for maritime regulations, the International Maritime Organization, had a full agenda at its semi-annual meeting in May. …
Rules of the Road: Prepare to be boarded this season
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: Ship recycling rule applies to yachts, too
Rules of the Road: by Capt. Jake DesVergers With the renewed push for more environmentally friendly approaches in yachting, this month’s column will revisit …
Rules of the Road: Time to replace halon systems
Rules of the Road: by Capt. Jake Desvergers Every vessel on the water, from the smallest runabout to the largest tanker, has some type of fire-extinguishing …
Rules of the Road: ‘Paper license’ ploy does not satisfy manning requirements
Rules of the Road: by Capt. Jake Desvergers The use of licensed workers is required in many industries, from medicine and engineering to construction, teaching …
Rules of the Road: Several new maritime regulations affect yachts in 2018
Rules of the Road: by Capt. Jake Desvergers As we say goodbye to 2017 and welcome in the New Year, we look ahead to what awaits us in the world of maritime …
Rules of the Road: U.S. Navy collisions at sea have lessons for yacht crew
Rules of the Road: by Capt. Jake DesVergers In November the U.S. Navy released several reports detailing the events and actions that led to two ship …
Rules of the Road: Commercial or private, that is the question
Rules of the Road: by Capt. Jake Desvergers As we push through another busy boat show season, we must acknowledge that this industry of ours, focused solely on …
