Jetskis - Personal Watercraft Theft Prevention

Consisting of a range of electronic transponders, microdots and visible ID labels that contain a unique identification number, the Datatag Marine Theft Protection Kit makes your boat and equipment easy to identify - and therefore much less attractive to thieves. All the Police have to do is scan any suspect equipment, access the Datatag computer and they can confirm the name and address of the registered keeper within minutes.

Since its introduction in the early 1990s Datatag has slashed theft rates of Datatagged motorcycles and Personal Watercraft. At the same time the recovery rates for stolen equipment have soared, and numerous convictions have been secured thanks to Datatag.

Due to the effectiveness of Datatag, all manufacturers fit this as standard in the UK. You may find that you will not be allowed access to some slipways without having a Datatag system fitted, or being the current registered owner.
 

Uniquely in the PWC world, Datatag also acts as the main form of registration. This allows PWC clubs, insurers and Marine Authorities (Police and Harbour Masters) to verify ownership of a craft from both Visible ID numbers and the Datatag transponders (more commonly called RFID, Radio Frequency Identification).

Datatag is a founder member of the the PWP ( Personal Watercraft Partnership) which works hard to maintain slipway access fro and on behalf of PWC users, as well as working with Local Authorities, Marine Police, Harbour Masters and Jet Ski Clubs to promote and protect the future of the sport.

Other partners include