Distress Signals (Pyrotechnics)
medium
SOLAS-approved pyrotechnic distress signals
Known Models (3)
Comet (Hansson PyroTech) Red Parachute Rocket
1 signal
· Emergency Equipment
· parachute_rocket
type: parachute_rocket
color: red
altitude_m: 300
burn_time_s: 40
solas: True
Common Failures:
- • Expired shelf life (3 years)
- • Firing mechanism corrosion
- • Damp storage degradation
Service: Replace every 3 years. Store in dry cool location. Min 12 per SOLAS.
Spares: Comet (Hansson PyroTech): Batterie-Sätze und Starter-Komponenten an Bord. Lead time: 2-4 Wochen.
Comet (Hansson PyroTech) Red Hand Flare
1 signal
· Emergency Equipment
· hand_flare
type: hand_flare
color: red
burn_time_s: 60
solas: True
Common Failures:
- • Expired (3-year shelf life)
- • Igniter corrosion
- • Water damage
Service: Min 6 required per SOLAS. Replace every 3 years.
Spares: Comet (Hansson PyroTech): Batterie-Sätze und Starter-Komponenten an Bord. Lead time: 2-4 Wochen.
Comet (Hansson PyroTech) Orange Smoke Signal
1 signal
· Emergency Equipment
· smoke_signal
type: smoke_signal
color: orange
burn_time_min: 3
solas: True
Common Failures:
- • Expired shelf life
- • Igniter failure
- • Buoyancy loss
Service: Daytime distress signal. Min 2 per SOLAS. 3-year replacement.
Spares: Comet (Hansson PyroTech): Batterie-Sätze und Starter-Komponenten an Bord. Lead time: 2-4 Wochen.