When to Use
Day signal which is attached to a 4 Kg lifebouy (not supplied) and used in an emergency to mark the position of a man overboard.
15 Minute Smoke Signal
Order code: 9181700
SOLAS / USCG Approved Product
15 minute orange smoke man overboard day time lifebuoy marker. Identical to Light & Smoke Signal – but without the lighting system. This version is required for USA and Japanese flag vessels. One is required to be mounted on each bridge wing in its steel bracket. It can be positioned up to 60m above sea level (SOLAS only requires 30m). Automatically deployed on release of the attached lifebuoy. Can also be manually deployed.
Description
Usage & Training
Storage Requirements
Ideally should be stored in original packaging in a dry, easily accessed location at ambient temperature.
Disposal
Hazardous item! Dispose of responsibly through approved channels in accordance with local regulations.
Additional information
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Comet |
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About brand
Comet was founded in the German city of Bremerhaven in the 1930s, by Friedrich Wilhelm Sander who was a weapons engineer. The creation of the brand was the beginning of the company manufacturing line throwers and rockets for the marine industry – by 1960, Comet was a well-known and respected global pyrotechnic company.
Comet rockets, flares and smoke signals can be found on the bridges, life rafts and lifeboats of Naval and merchant ships, fishing boats and yachts all over the world.
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