Consultation outcome

Recreational craft and personal watercraft directive (2013/53/EU): consultation on the draft UK regulations

From:: Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy
Published: 8 December 2016
Last updated: 14 July 2017 — See all updates

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Recreational craft and personal watercraft directive - consultation on the draft UK regulations: government response

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Detail of outcome

We used the responses to the consultation to help update the impact assessment and we are seeking to implement the proposed legislation as soon as possible.

Detail of feedback received

This was a UK-wide consultation aimed at those with an interest in the recreational marine industry, including:

manufacturers
importers
distributors
retailers
consumers
government departments
enforcement authorities
trade associations

Around 110 stakeholders with a known interest were contacted by email and specifically invited to respond. We received 4 responses.

Original consultation

Consultation description

The Directive is a revision of current legislation, ensuring that recreational and personal watercraft meet essential health and safety requirements. It includes environmental requirements for engine exhausts and noise pollution. A copy of the directive is available on the EUR-LEX website.

The government is seeking views from stakeholders on the UK implementation of this directive, including:

manufacturers
distributors and importers of recreational craft and personal watercraft
notified bodies
trade associations
enforcement authorities

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