Consultation outcome

Disposal of pleasure vessel marine flares

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Department for Transport and Maritime and Coastguard Agency
Published
1 February 2021
Last updated
11 October 2021 — See all updates
This consultation has concluded

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Future arrangements for the disposal of marine pyrotechnics from the pleasure vessel sector: consultation response

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Detail of outcome

A summary of responses and outcome for the consulation on arrangements for disposing of marine flares on pleasure vessels has now been published.

Next steps include government engaging with the sector to establish a national network of local schemes. This network will offer an accessible and reliable route for boatowners to dispose of pyrotechnics.

As the Maritime and Coastguard Agency’s voluntary public-facing service is withdrawn, the industry-led one will assume prominence, eventually becoming the sole route for future arrangements.

Original consultation

Summary

Options for the correct disposal of marine flares on pleasure vessels.

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Consultation description

We are inviting comments on 4 suggested options for disposal of marine flares on pleasure vessels.

The options are:

  1. Allowing the current contract to expire with no further action.
  2. Continuation of the existing disposal service.
  3. Creation of a fully regulated framework for disposal of flares.
  4. Creation of similar existing disposal arrangements by the pleasure vessel industry.

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Future arrangements for the disposal of maritime pyrotechnics

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Published 1 February 2021
Last updated 11 October 2021 + show all updates

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