What can you do to prevent littering and reduce the amount of plastic in the sea when out with your boat? Take with you the rope code on board.
For recreational users of the sea
- Only bring what you need when at sea.
- Replace worn ropes and make sure to use ropes that are in good condition.
- Use good quality fishing gear intended to last.
- Properly secure fishing gear and equipment - both on board and when you go ashore.
- Bring a bin bag.
- Remember that any waste that ends up on deck can quickly end up in the water.
For those working at sea
- Replace worn rope and ensure that the rope you use is in good condition. This helps prevent loss and reduces the amount of microplastics that end up in the water.
- Use good quality fishing gear intended to last.
- Ensure that you have proper procedures on board to manage ropes, cut-offs and small pieces of plastic waste.
- Make sure that rope stumps, cut-offs and similar do not end up on deck or in fishing gear when you carry out maintenance and repairs.
- Properly secure fishing gear and equipment - both on board and when you go ashore.
- Lead by example. Your actions contribute to the awareness and attitudes of others.