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MARINE DISTRESS SIGNALS

MARINEDISTRESSSIGNALS

Trusted by the world’s navies, commercial craft and leisure sailorsWhen you specify lifesaving equipment for yourvessel, you need to know – beyond any doubt– that it is the most reliable and cost-effectiveavailable. With Pains Wessex advancedpyrotechnic marine distress signals, you can besure you have made the right choice.

The leading light – worldwidePains Wessex, a world leading manufacturerof pyrotechnics for the commercial andleisure marine markets, has been saving livesaround the globe for more than a century.

Our comprehensive range of marine distresssignals and safety systems are trusted for theirreliability by the world’s navies, lifeboat andrescue services, merchant fleets and airlines, aswell as by fishing vessels and leisure craft.

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Quality you can rely upon

The quality, technological superiority andinnovative design of our products –combined with worldwide SOLASapprovals, including MED and USCG, andmanufacturing to ISO 9001 standard – hasplaced Pains Wessex at the forefront ofmarine safety. Moreover, with distributors in70-plus countries, specifying Pains Wessexmarine distress signals is simple and makessound commercial sense.

From individual products topurpose-designed packs

Pains Wessex products are available notonly as individual rockets, flares, smokesand markers, but also integrated intospecial Distress Packs.

These packs are purpose-designed for themany different types of boating, whetherclose to shore or deep sea and whereeither short or long-range signalling isrequired. In addition, the packs areextremely convenient to take and keep onboard your vessel.

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Marine EquipmentDirective (MED)

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NEW LINETHROWER 250Item no. 50200 – Complete Unit, comprising: Item no. 50070 – Linethrower 250 Body + Line Item no. 50080 – Linethrower Rocket

Self-contained line-throwingappliance that is fullycompliant to the latestinternational SOLAS/MEDand USCG legislation andmeets worldwide approvalstandards. A solid propellantrocket is used whichguarantees a highly accurateflight path – even in strongsidewinds. APPLICATION All line throwing operations at sea between vessels,ship to shore, shore to ship and shore based rescue servicesIGNITION Twist-grip triggerTEMPERATURE OPERATING RANGE -30c to 65c (-22F to 149F) TEMPERATURE STORAGE RANGE -30c to +75c (-22F to 167F)WEIGHT 4.3Kg (9.5lbs)OTHER INFORMATION Throwing range >230mLINE BREAKING STRAIN >2Kn

MANOVERBOARD 360Item no. 53771

Combined light and smoke Lifebuoymarker featuring a unique patentedwater-activated lighting systemwhich gives a complete circle oflight and far exceeds SOLAS/MEDrequirements.

APPLICATION Day and night signal which isattached to a lifebuoy (not supplied) and usedin an emergency to mark position of a manoverboard.COLOUR OF SMOKE Dense orange smokeDURATION OF BURN TIME 15 minutesLIGHT INTENSITY AND DURATION Minimum 2Candela for 2 hoursIGNITION Pull-wire igniterTEMPERATURE OPERATING RANGE-1c to 30c (30.2F to 86F)TEMPERATURE STORAGE RANGE -30c to +75c (-22F to 167F)WEIGHT 3.5Kg (7.7lbs)OTHER INFORMATION Tested to survive a 50m drop into water(SOLAS 30m) • Universal stainless steel mounting bracket • Safe to use on petrol or oil covered water • Use with a lifebuoyweighing 4Kg (9lbs) • Attach to a 9.5mm diameter, 4m long lineattached to the lifebuoy

BUOYSMOKE MK2Item no. 53826

15 minute orange smoke ManOverboard Lifebuoy marker.Identical to MOB360 – butwithout the lighting system.

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RED HANDFLARE MK8Item no. 52900

Unique, compact, telescopic handle allows easyextension for safe operation andsaves space in stowage.

APPLICATION For use in day and night.Short range distress signal used to pinpointpositionCOLOUR OF LIGHT RedDURATION OF BURN TIME 60 seconds minimumLIGHT INTENSITY 15,000 Candela minimumIGNITION Top pull-wire igniter TEMPERATURE OPERATING RANGE-30c to 65c (-22F to 149F)TEMPERATURE STORAGE RANGE -30c to+75c (-22F to 167F)WEIGHT 160g (5.6oz)OTHER INFORMATION Designed to withstand exceptionalenvironmental exposure • Performs reliably even after immersion inwater • Unique telescopic handle with improved grip, making it compactfor stowage • Easily extended for safe handling and operation• Designed for stowage in liferaft

PARA RED ROCKET MK8Item no. 50671

Designed to withstand exceptional environmentalexposure and to perform reliably even afterimmersion in water. Features improved grip for easyhandling and conforms to SOLAS 74/88 as amended.

APPLICATION For use in day and night long range distress signal situationsCOLOUR OF LIGHT RedDURATION OF BURN TIME 40 seconds minimumLIGHT INTENSITY 30,000 Candela minimumHEIGHT 300m (985')IGNITION Base pull-wire igniter TEMPERATURE OPERATING RANGE -30c to 65c (-22F to 149F)TEMPERATURE STORAGE RANGE -30c to +75c (-22F to 167F)WEIGHT 270g (9.45oz)OTHER INFORMATION Altitude is minimum 300m (985ft) • Designed towithstand exceptional environmental exposure • Performs reliably evenafter immersion in water • Compact design for easy liferaft stowage

Ship’s Bridge KitItem no. 55540

Designed to meet theSOLAS/MED/USCG regulation,which requires 12 Para Redrockets on a ships bridge, this kitis conveniently stowed in ourlarge waterproof polybottle.

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LIFESMOKE MK8Item no. 53685

Compact, flat-top day-time orange smoke distresssignal providing effective position marking orindication of wind direction during rescue operations.

APPLICATION For use in day distress signal situations and to mark theposition during a rescue operationCOLOUR OF LIGHT Dense orange smokeDURATION OF BURN TIME 3 minutes minimumIGNITION Pull-wire igniter with a 2 second safety delayTEMPERATURE OPERATING RANGE -1c to 30c (30.2F to 86F)TEMPERATURE STORAGE RANGE -30c to +75c (-22F to 167F)WEIGHT 370g (13oz)OTHER INFORMATION Can be used for indication of wind directionduring a rescue • Safe to use on petrol or oil covered water • Designedfor stowage in liferaft

DAY&NIGHT Item no. 55960

Compact, handheld distress signalconsisting of a red flare at one end andan orange smoke at the other. Housedin a rugged, corrosion-resistant caseand waterproof to a depth of 30 metres.

APPLICATION For use in day and night. Short rangedistress signal used to pinpoint positionCOLOUR OF LIGHT Dense orange smoke for day andred flare for day and night use DURATION OF BURN TIME Orange smoke for 18 seconds minimum and red flare for 20 seconds minimumIGNITION Pull-ring activationTEMPERATURE OPERATING RANGE -30c to 65c (-22F to 149F)TEMPERATURE STORAGE RANGE-30c to +75c (-22F to 167F)WEIGHT 228gOTHER INFORMATION Flare end is ribbed to aid identification at night• Each end is fired independently • Ideal for divers

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PERSONAL DISTRESS SIGNALSMiniflare MK8Item no. 55665

Lightweight, compact pack containing 9red aerial flare cartridges and a penjectorfiring mechanism in a tough, water-resistant case. The penjector is fitted with a stainless steel spring andstriker pin.

APPLICATION For use in day and nightlong range distress signal situationsCOLOUR OF LIGHT Red flare DURATION OF BURN TIME 5.5 seconds minimumLIGHT INTENSITY 10,000 Candela minimumHEIGHT >46m (150')IGNITION Penjector systemTEMPERATURE OPERATING RANGE -30c to 65c (-22F to 149F)TEMPERATURE STORAGE RANGE -30c to +75c (-22F to 167F)WEIGHT 160g (5.6oz)OTHER INFORMATION 9 red cartridges per miniflare • Each cartridgeprojects it payload to a height of over 40m • Unique slot fitting with asimple slide-on action for loading the cartridges

COMPACT DISTRESS SIGNALSMiniflare MK8Item no. 55666

A smaller version of the Personal DistressSignals with the penjector incorporatedinto the case which contains 3 redcartridges cleverly connected to an elastic lanyard to avoid them being lostwhen the base cap is unscrewed.

APPLICATION For use in day and night long rangedistress signal situationsCOLOUR OF LIGHT Red flare DURATION OF BURN TIME 5.5 seconds minimumLIGHT INTENSITY 10,000 Candela minimumHEIGHT >46m (150')IGNITION Penjector systemTEMPERATURE OPERATING RANGE -30c to 65c (-22F to 149F)TEMPERATURE STORAGE RANGE -30c to +75c (-22F to 167F)WEIGHT 74g (2.6oz)OTHER INFORMATION 3 red cartridges per miniflare • Each cartridgeprojects it payload to a height of over 40m • Unique slot fitting with asimple slide-on action for loading the cartridges

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WHITE HANDFLARE MK8Item no. 52751

Designed for use as a collision warningsignal or for illuminating small areas wherean intense white light is required.

APPLICATION For use in day and night short range warningcollision situations and for illuminating small areasCOLOUR OF LIGHT WhiteDURATION OF BURN TIME 60 seconds minimumLIGHT INTENSITY 2,500 Candela minimumIGNITION Top pull-wire igniter TEMPERATURE OPERATING RANGE-30c to 65c (-22F to 149F)TEMPERATURE STORAGE RANGE-30c to +75c (-22F to 167F)WEIGHT 160g (5.6oz)

OTHER INFORMATIONDesigned to withstandexceptional environmentalexposure • Performs reliablyeven after immersion in water • Unique telescopic handle withimproved grip, making it compact forstowage • Easily extended for safehandling and operation

ORANGE HANDSMOKE MK8Item no. 53920

Particularly suitable for yachts, dinghies andsailboards, this waterproof, hand-held signalproduces a dense orange smoke for daylight distresssignalling and wind direction indication.

APPLICATION For use in day distress signal situations and to mark theposition during a rescue operationCOLOUR OF LIGHT Dense orange smokeDURATION OF BURN TIME 60 seconds minimumIGNITION Top pull-wire igniter TEMPERATURE OPERATING RANGE -30c to 65c (-22F to 149F)TEMPERATURE STORAGE RANGE -30c to +75c (-22F to 167F)WEIGHT 200g (7oz)OTHER INFORMATION Can be used for indication of wind directionduring a rescue • Safe to use on petrol or oil covered water • MeetsUSCG requirements

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Inshore Distress Kit Item no. 55530

For use when less than 3 miles from land, to raise alarm and pinpointyour position by night or day. Contains 2 Red Handflares and 2 OrangeHandsmokes in water resistant 6 litre polybottle.

Coastal Distress Kit Item no. 55535

For use when less than 7 miles from land, to raise alarm and pinpointyour position by night or day. Contains 2 Red Handflares, 2 OrangeHandsmokes, 2 Para Red Rockets in water resistant 6 litre polybottle.

ORC/RORC Offshore Distress Kit Item no. 55565

Meets the special regulations of the Offshore Racing Council and the Royal Ocean Racing Club. Contains 4 Collision WhiteHandflares, 2 Lifesmokes, 4 Red Handflares, 4 Para Red Rockets inwaterproof 12 litre polybottle.

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Overview of kits available and typical applications

BOATING/WATER SPORT TYPE

Distance from shore <3nm N/A <3nm <3nm <7nm >7nm >7nm

Collision Warning White Handflare R RORC/ RORC Offshore Distress Kit R SCoastal Distress Kit RInshore Distress Kit R RDay & Night Signal O R O O O O OPersonal/Compact Distress Flares R R R R R R RMiniflare Mk8

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Inshore/Lake – Sail/Motor

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SPARES• Rocket for Speedline 250 Item no. 50050

• Striker for Speedline 250 Item no. 50060

• Rocket for Linethrower 250 Item no. 50080

ACCESSORIES

Grab Bag Item no. 87-400

Buoyant, splash-proof bagoffering a convenient way tostore all your safety equipmentready for emergency. (Size: 60cm x 30cm)

Polybottle Rugged, buoyant containers,ideal for storing distresssignals. Can be easily pickedup in an emergency.

Mini Polybottle (water resistant)6 litre capacityItem no. 87-004A

Large Polybottle (waterproof)12 litre capacityItem no. 56800

Do’s and Don’tsDo’s • Make sure your signals are always in date

• Use in accordance with instructions

• Always store in a container

• Ensure your crew know where the signals are stored

• As part of your safety briefing ensure your crew arefamiliar with how to operate your distress signals

• Only use in an Emergency situation

• Point signals outboard/downwind and away fromyour body as per instructions

• Use red flares by day or night

• Use orange smoke in daylight

• Seek medical advice in the event of injury

• Use certified Hazard Class 1 couriers

• Remember these are Class 1 pyrotechnicproducts when using, storing or transporting them

Don’ts • Do not use after expiry date

• Do not expose to extremes of temperature,humidity and damp

• Do not dismantle

• Do not use if damaged or dented

• Do not store or place near sources of heat, orwhere children have access

• Never fire distress signals if not in an emergency situation as vital rescue services will be falsely alerted

• Do not use in confined spaces as signals aredesigned for outdoor use only

• Do not point at people or property as someproducts eject projectile components or producehot flames and dense smoke

• Never use normal mail to transport these products

• If found do not touch and notify the Coast Guard,Fire Marshall or Police

TRANSPORT All the pyrotechnic products are supplied from ChemringMarine Ltd to be transported under the worldwide regulations for Class1 Hazardous products by air, road, rail or sea.

DISPOSAL Pyrotechnics must be treated as hazardous waste andshould be disposed of responsibly in accordance with regulations and local rules.

MARINE DISTRESS SIGNALS

Chemring Marine LimitedChemring House1500 Parkway, WhiteleyFareham, HampshirePO15 7AF Englandt: +44(0)1489 884130 f: +44(0)1489 884131 e: [email protected]

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