International Yacht Bureau (IYB)

International Yacht Bureau (IYB) Yacht Classification. Rep for Antigua & Barbuda, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Jamaica, Liberia, Pana

Today, our network of survey and plan approval stations can be found in every major yachting location worldwide. The responsibility of IYB is similar to that of a classification society, such as ABS, Lloyd's Register, Bureau Veritas, etc, but focused solely on yachts. IYB verifies that yachts within its Register comply with the standards that are established for design, construction, and periodic survey.

Contrary to the rumors, the International Yacht Bureau (IYB) is very much here, fully operational, and moving full speed...
06/16/2026

Contrary to the rumors, the International Yacht Bureau (IYB) is very much here, fully operational, and moving full speed ahead.

For 20 years, IYB has proudly safeguarded life, property, and the marine environment through trusted yacht inspections, technical expertise, and a global network of survey professionals.

We havenโ€™t slowed down... not for a moment.

Our commitment to excellence, safety, and the highest standards in the yachting world remains as strong today as it was in 2006.

Thank you to the owners, brokers, captains, managers, shipyards, surveyors, and partners whoโ€™ve trusted us for two decades.

We look forward to serving the industry for the next 20 years and beyond.

IYB - Your Safety, Our Priority.

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2026 ๐ฆ๐š๐ซ๐ค๐ฌ 20 ๐ฒ๐ž๐š๐ซ๐ฌ ๐ฌ๐ข๐ง๐œ๐ž ๐ญ๐ก๐ž ๐Ÿ๐จ๐ฎ๐ง๐๐ข๐ง๐  ๐จ๐Ÿ ๐ˆ๐ง๐ญ๐ž๐ซ๐ง๐š๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง๐š๐ฅ ๐˜๐š๐œ๐ก๐ญ ๐๐ฎ๐ซ๐ž๐š๐ฎ (๐ˆ๐˜๐)What began as a conversation in a Fort Lauderd...
01/05/2026

2026 ๐ฆ๐š๐ซ๐ค๐ฌ 20 ๐ฒ๐ž๐š๐ซ๐ฌ ๐ฌ๐ข๐ง๐œ๐ž ๐ญ๐ก๐ž ๐Ÿ๐จ๐ฎ๐ง๐๐ข๐ง๐  ๐จ๐Ÿ ๐ˆ๐ง๐ญ๐ž๐ซ๐ง๐š๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง๐š๐ฅ ๐˜๐š๐œ๐ก๐ญ ๐๐ฎ๐ซ๐ž๐š๐ฎ (๐ˆ๐˜๐)

What began as a conversation in a Fort Lauderdale pub in 2006 - as a yacht-focused flag-state survey practice - has grown into a leading IMO Recognized Organization. Today, IYB provides flag-state inspection, statutory certification, emergency response, and expert guidance to yachts operating from more than 40 locations worldwide.

Over the past two decades, IYB has remained intentionally hands-on, built around professionals who have actually done the work: unlimited master mariners, chief engineers, naval architects, and regulatory specialists with real operational experience. As regulations evolved, fleets expanded, and expectations around safety, compliance, and accountability increased, so too did IYBโ€™s depth, reach, and responsibility.

We are sincerely grateful to the flag administrations, owners, managers, captains, crew, attorneys, documentation agents, and industry colleagues who have placed their trust in IYB over the last 20 years. Your confidence has allowed us to grow, adapt, and continue doing the work the right way.

Your safety. Our priority. For 20 yearsโ€ฆand counting.

Welcome to DIAMOND, a new concept in motor catamaransRegistering at the port of Nassau, DIAMOND, the hull model M8, was ...
04/02/2024

Welcome to DIAMOND, a new concept in motor catamarans

Registering at the port of Nassau, DIAMOND, the hull model M8, was delivered by Prestige Yachts in 2024. Built at the companyโ€™s shipyard in Malfocone, Italy, the 19.66 m / 65โ€™ catamaran, fiberglass hull accommodates up to 8 guests in 6 staterooms with 4 crew. With a huge beam of 8.84 m / 29โ€™, the interior volume far exceeds other yachts of the same length. There is a walk-around deck, open flybridge, forward lounge, and a mini beach club. She is powered by two diesel main engines manufactured by Volvo-Penta for an output of 895 kW / 1200 hp. With a cruising speed of 17 knots, the yacht is ideal for quick hops between islands.

The yacht will be certified by IYB on behalf of the flag of The Bahamas ๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ธ .

International Yacht Bureau (IYB)
Bahamas Maritime Authority

Built in Italy. Registered in Tokyo. Sailing for Florida. SHEโ€™S A 10 TOO joins the fleet.In an orchestrated scramble acr...
03/26/2024

Built in Italy. Registered in Tokyo. Sailing for Florida. SHEโ€™S A 10 TOO joins the fleet.

In an orchestrated scramble across 13 time zones, the new construction SHEโ€™S A 10 TOO registered last week at the port of Nassau. Due to a last minute schedule change and impending heavy weather, the registration process had to relocate from Stacy Davis in the Nassau office to Juanita Butler in the Tokyo office. It was flawless. Delivered by the Overmarine Group Spa, hull #3 of the Mangusta Gransport 54 was built to American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) classification at the companyโ€™s shipyard in Viareggio, Italy. The 54 m / 177โ€™ aluminum hull accommodates up to 12 guests in 5 staterooms with 9 crew. Boasting a luxurious, spacious interior while maintaining that ideal 499 GT designation, there is a private ownerโ€™s balcony, pool, gym, al fresco dining, and a beach club. She is powered by four diesel engines manufactured by mtu solutions for a massive power output of 7756 kW / 10400 hp. With a max speed of 29 knots and a cruising speed of 20 knots, the yacht has an extended range of 4,200 nautical miles.

The yacht will be certified for charter by IYB on behalf of the flag of The Bahamas ๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ธ .

International Yacht Bureau (IYB)
Bahamas Maritime Authority

Another NuMarine makes the switch. Welcome to AMORE.Registering at the port of Nassau, AMORE, formally known as Chapter ...
03/19/2024

Another NuMarine makes the switch. Welcome to AMORE.

Registering at the port of Nassau, AMORE, formally known as Chapter 3, was delivered by Numarine in 2022. Built to RINA classification at the companyโ€™s shipyard in Kocaeli, Turkey, the 37.16 m / 122โ€™ full-displacement, steel hull accommodates up to 12 guests in 6 staterooms with 6 crew. Boasting a massive interior volume for this size of yacht at 362 GT, there is a private ownerโ€™s deck, cinema, whirlpool bath, and beach club. She is powered by two diesel main engines manufactured by Caterpillar for an output of 1193 kW / 1600 hp. With a cruising speed of 12 knots, the yacht has an extended range of 6,000 nautical miles.

The yacht will be certified for Limited Charter by IYB on behalf of the flag of The Bahamas ๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ธ .

New owner. New location. New name. New flag. Welcome to BANDOLERO.Registering at the port of Nassau, BANDOLERO, was deli...
03/19/2024

New owner. New location. New name. New flag. Welcome to BANDOLERO.

Registering at the port of Nassau, BANDOLERO, was delivered by Westport Yacht Sales in 2009. Built at the companyโ€™s shipyard in Washington state, the 34.15 m / 112โ€™ shallow-draft, fiberglass hull accommodates up to 8 guests in 4 staterooms with 5 crew. This yacht spent the last several years cruising the waters of the UAE and Persian Gulf. With her new owners, the yacht is returning to Florida in advance of the summer season. She is powered by two diesel main engines manufactured by MTU A Rolls-Royce Solution for an output of 2983 kW / 4000 hp. With a max speed of 26 knots, the yacht will get you to your favorite spot in no time.

The yacht is certified by IYB on behalf of the flag of The Bahamas ๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ธ .

Another yacht makes the switch. HEAVEN CAN WAIT hoists a new flag.Registering at the port of Nassau, HEAVEN CAN WAIT, wa...
02/27/2024

Another yacht makes the switch. HEAVEN CAN WAIT hoists a new flag.

Registering at the port of Nassau, HEAVEN CAN WAIT, was delivered by Azimut-Benetti Yachts in 2005. Built at their shipyard in Viareggio, Italy, the 35.05 m / 115โ€™ fiberglass tri-deck hull accommodates up to 10 guests in 5 staterooms with 7 crew. The Classic 115 is powered by 2 Caterpillar diesel engines with a top speed at 15 knots. The yacht is very popular for charter with a solid clientele of repeat clients.

The yacht was built to American Bureau of Shipping - ABS classification and is certified for Limited Charter compliance by IYB on behalf of the flag of The Bahamas ๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ธ .

International Yacht Bureau (IYB)
Bahamas Maritime Authority

We welcome NO BAD IDEAS and celebrate a fleet milestoneRegistering at the port of Nassau, NO BAD IDEAS, previously known...
02/20/2024

We welcome NO BAD IDEAS and celebrate a fleet milestone

Registering at the port of Nassau, NO BAD IDEAS, previously known as Lanida and Utopia III, was delivered by Trinity Yachts in 1999 and last refit in 2024. Built at their shipyard in New Orleans, Louisiana, the 45.72 m / 150โ€™ aluminum tri-deck hull accommodates up to 12 guests and 9 crew. Powered by 2 Caterpillar diesel engines, she is capable of a top speed at 20 knots. The yacht is currently finishing a major refit, with plans to enter the charter market.

The yacht was built to American Bureau of Shipping - ABS classification and will be certified for full commercial compliance by IYB on behalf of the flag of The Bahamas ๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ธ .

Bahamas Maritime Authority

In a coincidental milestone, NO BAD IDEAS has the honor of being yacht number 1,500 to enter the IYB active fleet. Established in 2006 at Fort Lauderdale, IYB has a responsibility similar to that of a traditional classification society, such as ABS, Lloyd's Register, Bureau Veritas, RINA, etc., but focused solely on yachts. IYB is delegated to act on behalf of 15 different flag administrations. Today, our network of over 40 survey and plan approval stations can be found in every major yachting location worldwide.

International Yacht Bureau (IYB)

We welcome KIMBERLIE to the IYB fleet and the flag of the BahamasRegistering at the port of Nassau, the yacht was delive...
02/13/2024

We welcome KIMBERLIE to the IYB fleet and the flag of the Bahamas

Registering at the port of Nassau, the yacht was delivered by IAG Yacht Group, Ltd. in 2010. Built at their shipyard in Zhuhai, China, the 38.8 m / 127โ€™ aluminum hull accommodates up to 12 guests and 10 crew. Powered by 2 Caterpillar diesel engines, she is capable of a top speed at 20 knots and an impressive range of 3,500 nautical miles.

The yacht was built to RINA classification and will be certified for Limited Charter by IYB on behalf of the flag of The Bahamas ๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ธ .

International Yacht Bureau (IYB)
Bahamas Maritime Authority

VESPER joins the IYB fleet and hoists a new flagRegistering at the port of Nassau, the yacht was delivered by Alloy Yach...
02/08/2024

VESPER joins the IYB fleet and hoists a new flag

Registering at the port of Nassau, the yacht was delivered by Alloy Yachts International in 2009. Built at their shipyard in Auckland, New Zealand, the 40 m / 131โ€™ aluminum hull accommodates up to 10 guests and 8 crew. Powered by 2 Caterpillar diesel engines, she is capable of a top speed at 16 knots. Exterior design was completed by Dubois Naval Architects and interior design by the Dubai-based studio of Don Starkey.

Multiple award winner and nominee from International Superyacht Society, Showboats International, and World Superyachts Business - Progressive Media Group.

The yacht will be certified for Limited Charter by IYB on behalf of the flag of The Bahamas ๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ธ .

International Yacht Bureau (IYB)
Bahamas Maritime Authority

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