Petition · past parliament
Lobster Pots and Small Craft Safety – time to change the rules!
Closed
6,375 signatures
What the petition asks
We, the undersigned, urge the Minister of State (DEFRA) to improve the way static fishing gear is marked for the safety of all small craft at sea.
The current, voluntary, guidance is not adequate.
We ask that DEFRA seeks views regarding enforceable regulation among other options.
The current, voluntary, guidance is not adequate.
We ask that DEFRA seeks views regarding enforceable regulation among other options.
This petition is sponsored by the Cruising Association (CA). We believe that the current, voluntary, arrangements and guidance have not been adequate and that the number of call-outs, by the RNLI and coastguard, to small craft disabled by fouled propellers and rudders shows the significance of the problem.
We hope that all stakeholders will work together, with DEFRA, to find a solution, particularly one that is cheap and practical for our fishermen.
We hope that all stakeholders will work together, with DEFRA, to find a solution, particularly one that is cheap and practical for our fishermen.
Timeline
| 10 Apr 2017 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 2 May 2017 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
6,375
Status
Closed
Opened
10 Apr 2017
Closed
2 May 2017
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.