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Coastal Vending Meetings
#TurksandCaicos, May 11, 2022 – The Department of Environment and Coastal Resources hosted the second installment in a series of coastal vending meetings on 3rd May, 2022. The first meeting, held in Grand Turk, was well attended by vendors from across the sector. Tuesday’s meeting was specifically aimed towards jet ski operators that provide services in Providenciales. 
The aim of the meeting, which was attended by over thirty operators, was to discuss the National Parks boundaries, rules and regulations as it pertains to jet skis, as well as the newly enacted Beach and Coastal Vending Ordinance. The meeting also gave vendors the opportunity to express any concerns or issues they may have.
As per Section 3 of the National Parks Regulations, Ordinance 11 of 1975, jet skis are prohibited within national parks, nature reserves, sanctuaries and areas of historical interest. Similarly, Regulation 17 3(a) and (b)of the Beach and Coastal Vending Ordinance, states that:
“A person who seeks to operate a jet ski shall before he rents out the craft to a person – 
a) provide the person an orientation training on the use of the craft, which shall include the operation of the craft and safety procedures, and
b) provide a form approved by the Director, to the renter to sign and to initial, to indicate that the renter understands and acknowledges the contents therein“.
These rules and regulations are in place to maintain the delicate balance between sustainable use of the marine environment, its carrying capacity and economic gain, as well as to ensure safety of life at sea.
The DECR also discussed necessary insurance coverage for all operators, for the protection of them, their businesses and their clients, and the Department agreed to endeavor to facilitate a discussion between vendors and insurance companies to allow for the provision of insurance.