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Written Question · S2W-26926 · Session 2

What measures are in place to control the use of jet skis in coastal areas.

Answered Asked by Susan Deacon Lab Lodged 16 Jun 2006

The question

To ask the Scottish Executive what measures are in place to control the use of jet skis in coastal areas.

The answer

Answered by Tavish Scott on 23 Jun 2006 · 7 days after it was lodged, on time

The Maritime and Coastguard Agencyhas issued advice confirming that it is regarded as best practice for owners ofjet skis and other leisure vessels to observe the International Regulations forPreventing Collisions at Sea at all times. All craft should also continue to complywith local regulations and it is the responsibility of local and harbour authoritiesto consider whether there is a need to regulate the use of jet skis using localbyelaw powers.

In the Official Report

No contribution in the Official Report cites S2W-26926 by reference.