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13-10-2017, 13:41

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Poorly marked lobster pots

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Posted By Dockhead

Re: Poorly marked lobster pots

Sure, certainly, AIS pot markers would not benefit some sailors, and I would never suggest that these would be a substitute for good visual marking.

But they would be a Godsend for sailing on...

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12-10-2017, 07:29

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Poorly marked lobster pots

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Posted By Dockhead

Re: Poorly marked lobster pots

I like your flashing light idea, which would help a lot.

In some places, pots are marked with tall flags and radar reflectors - also really good.

But why do you think AIS markers would be of...

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09-10-2017, 08:40

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Poorly marked lobster pots

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Posted By Dockhead

Re: Poorly marked lobster pots

Yes, but in fact if the pot is in a legal place and properly marked -- the waterman is not legally responsible for damage in case you ran into it. Ron is right. In fact on the contrary -- you are...

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13-09-2017, 08:30

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Poorly marked lobster pots

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Posted By Dockhead

Re: Poorly marked lobster pots

Incidentally, the marking of crab/lobster pots is a current issue in the UK. There is a formal petition in front of Parliament requesting better regulation:
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11-09-2017, 20:42

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Poorly marked lobster pots

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Posted By Dockhead

Re: Poorly marked lobster pots

You have an unjustifiably low opinion of watermen. The great majority of them do care about what you think and try to be considerate. You might try actually talking to one of them, or at least read...

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11-09-2017, 03:55

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Poorly marked lobster pots

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Posted By Dockhead

Re: Poorly marked lobster pots

They might not care about some WAFIs opinion, but if they are not complete idiots, they might care about the fact that laying pots in a marked channel is Class 3 misdemeanor, punishable by a fine of...

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10-09-2017, 08:39

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Poorly marked lobster pots

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Posted By Dockhead

Re: Poorly marked lobster pots

Thanks; this is of course an important perspective.

But I don't think that the "convenience of rich yachties" is what is really the main point here. Getting entangled with pots causes damage to...

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09-09-2017, 05:19

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Poorly marked lobster pots

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Posted By Dockhead

Re: Poorly marked lobster pots

Tee hee. Actually, it might be called Fisheries Enforcement and, oops, it already exists :)

I don't think enforcement would be a big problem. Put warning tags on improperly marked pots for the...

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09-09-2017, 03:57

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Poorly marked lobster pots

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Posted By Dockhead

Re: Poorly marked lobster pots

No matter how well marked, if they don't have a light, you won't see them on a dark night.

I've about decided there's nothing to do about them besides keeping as sharp a watch as you can, rope...

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