Pyrotechnics

All commercial vessels must contain a range of SOLAS approved pyrotechnics, with quantity, type and application dependent on vessel size. Raise the alarm and signal for help from nearby vessels or rescue services.

The Comet range of pyrotechnic marine distress signals is one of the world’s leading brands for the commercial and leisure markets and is designed in accordance with worldwide SOLAS approvals, including MED, USCG and ISO 9001, to withstand harsh environments at sea.

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PYROTECHNICS

RED HANDFLARE

  • SOLAS/MED approved
  • Burning time 60 seconds at 15,000 candelas
  • Designed to withstand exceptional environmental exposure and to perform reliably even after immersion in water
  • Compact and easy for stowage
  • Telescopic handle with improved grip, easily extended for safe handling and operation by pull wire ignitor
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RED PARACHUTE SIGNAL ROCKET

  • SOLAS/MED approved
  • Ejecting a red flare suspended on a parachute at 300m (1000ft)
  • Burning time 40 seconds at 30,000 candelas
  • Designed to withstand exceptional environmental exposure and to perform reliably even after immersion in water
  • Improved grip provides easy handling and operation by pull wire ignitor
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ORANGE BUOYANT SMOKE SIGNAL

  • SOLAS/MED approved
  • Producing dense orange smoke for a minimum of 3 minutes
  • Compact daylight distress signal
  • Provides effective position marking during rescue operations
  • Designed to be safe and easy to handle
  • Can be used to indicate wind direction
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LINETHROWER

  • SOLAS/MED approved
  • Self-contained line throwing device
  • Throwing range of between 230m – 250m
  • Weatherproof casing with removable plastic end cap
  • A solid propellant is used to guarantee a highly accurate flight path even in strong winds
  • All line throwing operations at sea between vessels, ship to shore, shore to ship and shore-based rescue services
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MAN OVER BOARD LIGHT & SMOKE SIGNAL

  • SOLAS/MED approved
  • Producing a dense orange smoke for 15 minutes and features 2 self-contained inversion switched LED lights which far exceed SOLAS requirements for output and duration
  • The signal is used to mark the position of a man over board by day or night
  • Automatic or manual deployment
  • To be used with a 4kg lifebuoy