The month of October meant a double milestone for the International Yacht Bureau (IYB) as it brought its 5th anniversary and welcomed the 450th yacht into its Register of Yachts, 44m motor yacht PENNY MAE, built by Richmond Yachts to ABS Class in 2004.

Richmond 44m motor yacht PENNY MAE

Since its official launch in October of 2006, IYB has experienced unprecedented growth through the statutory certification of private and commercial yachts on behalf of the world’s leading yacht registries. From its simple beginnings in the yachting capital of the world, Fort Lauderdale, IYB has expanded to 35 locations in the USA, Latin America, Europe, and Asia with surveyor availability in every major yachting location worldwide. This network is backed by a team of master mariners, naval architects, and marine engineers experienced in the complex world of maritime regulations, but dedicated solely to yachts.

Capt. Jake DesVergers, Chief Surveyor at IYB said, “From our very first yacht, we developed an organization that responds to each customer’s individual needs, while ensuring that they also meet any and all flag‐state requirements.”

IYB received its original delegation by the Republic of the Marshall Islands. It now represents more than ten yachting registries as flag‐state inspectors and surveyors. Capt. DesVergers comments, “As I say to both the flags we represent
and the yachts we inspect, their success is our success. If they fail, then IYB has failed with them. This anniversary is because of the partnership with have with our clients and the flags. It is the enormous level of trust that they have
instilled in us that allows us to celebrate this milestone.”