17 September 2024
New Code of Practice for the Safe Operation of Recreational Craft Launched
Minister of State at the Department of Transport, James Lawless, has launched a revised and updated edition of the Code of Practice for the Safe Operation of Recreational Craft.
The publication of the new Code of Practice follows an extensive review of the existing Code by the Department of Transport, which included public and stakeholder consultations in 2022 and 2023. The Code of Practice is a public service initiative containing safety information, advice and best practice operational guidance for owners, operators and users of a range of recreational craft operating in Irish coastal and inland waters. These include sailing craft, jet skis, rowing boats, kayaks, canoes, motorboats, recreational angling boats and stand-up paddleboards.
We encourage all water users to familiarise themselves with guidance contained in this document to ensure the safe use of the valuable natural resources we have.
