A group of jet ski operators claimed yesterday that the government has lifted a moratorium on their industry and this could put them out of business.
"At this time we don't need the door open for persons to have an unlimited number of jet skis,"  said Philip Moss, who heads the Cable Beach Tropical Water Sports Association.
"It is not good for the industry because there is already a sufficient [number] of jet skis for the business [because] there is limited beaching space."
Moss said there are certain operators who are planning to introduce multiple jet skis to the industry.
"What's going to happen to the beach? This will turn Cable Beach into a battle ground because we plan to stand our ground," he said.
Moss claimed increased competition will lead to increased confrontation and possible violence among operators.
He added that some people already have a negative view of the water sports industry.
However, despite efforts to curb the negative image of water sports in the Bahamas and improvements made in regulating them by government, the high number of jet ski related accidents and in some cases loss of life has continued to taint the image of the sport in The Bahamas.
The U.S. Department of State website warns visitors about water sports rentals in The Bahamas stating that, "the water sports and scooter rental industries in The Bahamas are not carefully regulated.  Every year people are killed or injured due to improper, careless, or reckless operation of scooters, jet skis, and personal watercraft or scuba/snorkeling equipment. Visitors should insist on seeing proof that operators have sufficient medical and liability insurance."

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