Pyrotechnic Signals
The pyrotechnic signals, manufactured according to SOLAS, LSA, IMO and other related regulations for survival at sea, make it possible to establish the location of vessels, boats or life rafts during emergencies from great distances at sea. They can be used during day or night according to their luminosity or emission of orange smoke features. We offer duly certified pyrotechnic signals according to your needs.
We have them SOLAS/LSA and NON SOLAS.
SOLAS/LSA Pyrotechnic Signals
SOLAS/LSA Parachute Rocket Flare:
According to SOLAS CHAPTER III, RULE 6, 3 every ship must carry 12 parachute rockets flares in the bridge. There may be variations for smaller vessels according to the specific flag requirements. It is also mandatory to carry four (4) units in every SOLAS/LSA life raft, lifeboat as well as emergency packages.
They are used to signal an emergency at long distance, they can be used as a night or daytime signal; once it is fired, it will launch a rocket 300 meters high, where it will light with the power of 30,000 candelas for 40 seconds, and will slowly fall with a parachute.
Its entire features are regulated by the INTERNATIONAL LIFE-SAVING APPLIANCE CODE (LSA Code), CHAPTER II, 3.1.
SOLAS/LSA Hand Flares:
It is mandatory to carry six (06) units in every SOLAS/LSA life raft, lifeboat as well as emergency packages. There may be variations for smaller vessels according to the specific flag requirements.
They are used to signal an emergency at close range, they can be used as a night or daytime signal; once activated, it will emit a red light with 15,000 cd. for 1 minute.
Its complete characteristics are regulated by the INTERNATIONAL CODE OF RESCUE DEVICES (LSA), CHAPTER II, 3.2
Its entire features are regulated by the INTERNATIONAL LIFE-SAVING APPLIANCE CODE (LSA Code), CHAPTER II, 3.2.
SOLAS/LSA Floating Smoke Signals:
It is mandatory to carry two (2) units in every SOLAS/LSA life raft, lifeboat as well as emergency packages. There may be variations for smaller vessels according to the specific flag requirements.
They are used to signal an emergency, they can be used as a daytime signal; once activated and thrown to the water, it will emit an orange smoke for 3 minutes.
Its entire features are regulated by the INTERNATIONAL LIFE-SAVING APPLIANCE CODE (LSA Code), CHAPTER II, 3.3.
SOLAS/LSA Light and Smoke Mixed Signals:
According to SOLAS CHAPTER III, RULE 7.1.3, every ship must carry two (02) automatically operated smoke signals on the bridge, which, when thrown to the water with a life buoy ring will automatically release orange smoke for 15 minutes. The same Chapter requires that half of the life rings on board carry automatic activation lights, which is why it is common to use SOLAS/LSA Light and Smoke Mixed Signals on vessels bridges. There may be variations for smaller vessels according to the specific flag requirements.
They are thrown to the water, together with a life buoy ring when a man falls over board, so we can track it and he can float safely until they are rescued.
Its entire features are regulated by the INTERNATIONAL LIFE-SAVING APPLIANCE CODE (LSA Code), CHAPTER II, 2.1.3.
SOLAS/LSA Line throwers or Line-throwing Devices:
According to SOLAS CHAPTER III, RULE 18, every ship must carry four (04) line-throwing devices, capable of hurling a rope with an acceptable accuracy of 230 meters away.
Its entire features are regulated by the INTERNATIONAL LIFE-SAVING APPLIANCE CODE (LSA Code), CHAPTER VII, 7.1.
We offer the best, highest quality suits for your needs, and SOLAS/LSA/MED-approved (). Every sale is covered by manufacturer warranty and mandatory service is guaranteed.
We may supply products with additional approvals like USCG, NK or others, if requested.
NON SOLAS Signals:
There are those for usage according to specific needs, with flare guns and their cartridges, smoke hand signals, signal launchers and others as the most common.