Trap marker are high-quality identification tags made of ASA plastic with subsea specifications, designed for long life in demanding marine environments.
Each trap marker withstands saltwater, UV radiation, and chemicals, ensuring clear readability and visibility year after year – even when permanently submerged in the sea.
Perfect for lobster, crab, and fish traps, as well as buoys, ropes, and other marine equipment.
Specifications
- Available sizes: 35 × 70 mm or 50 × 100 mm
- Thickness: 2 mm
- Hole diameter: Ø4 mm
- Weight: 10 g
- Material: ASA plastic (subsea quality)
- Color options: Red, yellow, white or custom color upon request
- Text: 1mm deep, the engraving NEVER fades unlike printed labels.
- 3D printed labels are thicker yet flexible, allowing them to withstand much more than other labels.
Features
- Constructed for permanent use underwater
- Resistant to corrosion, UV light, and impact
- Preserves color and strength over time
- Suitable for both professional and recreational fishing
Marking of equipment – Directorate of Fisheries
From January 1, 2022, new requirements for marking traps and nets in recreational fishing apply. This is in addition to the requirement for marking of the buoy.
The mark must be attached to the upper part of the trap or net and must withstand saltwater and rough use. It should be made of solid material that does not come loose and thus does not contribute to marine littering.
If multiple devices are linked, the requirement applies to each individual trap in the link.
Also, gathering and collection traps used for storing shellfish in the sea must be marked in the same way.
For lobster fishing, there is an additional requirement:
Each trap must have at least one buoy that is clearly marked with the fisher's participant number, name, and address.
Commercial fishermen must mark with the vessel's registration number.
From January 1, 2022, each individual trap must be marked – regardless of whether it stands alone or in a line.