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

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