Sos Signal Light Uscg

On december 21 2018 the uscg issued a policy letter accepting red orange cyan as official colors to be used in maritime electronic visual.

Sos signal light uscg.

Uscg compliant for day and night use with a daytime distress signal flag included. An electric distress signal is approved for night only and must carry the marking. Web site sales support. Aqua sirius lrs water activated long range led strobe light uscg approved signaling strobe does not replace flares and faa tso c85b approved exceeds solas requirements made in usa 2 9 out of 5 stars 2 64 95 64 95 get it as soon as wed jul 1.

Unlike traditional flares this electronic flare never expires which solves the challenge of flare disposal. Lfs marine outdoor. It s a common mistake made by many because no one ever plans on having. The sos distress light is an led visual distress signal device that meets u s.

Night visual distress signal for boats complies with u. The coast guard does not issue approvals or keep an authenticated list of manufacturers. Coast guard requirements in 46 cfr 161 013. Quality marine whistle complies with uscg audible signal requirements.

Orange distress flag fulfills daytime signal requirement. Coast guard requirements to completely replace traditional pyrotechnic flares. Sos distress light proves to exceed requirements after in field testing when getting ready to take a boat out on the water checking emergency gear and protocol often ends up being on the bottom of the to do list if remembered at all. Electric s o s distress lights are self certified by the manufacturer.

San diego ca after 100 years the marine sos visual distress signal will change colors in the united states. Approval standards for these lights are found in title 46 of the code of federal regulations subpart 161 013. For emergency use only to meet the requirements for both day and night use the sos distress light is packaged with an orange distress flag. Flashes us coast guard spec sos signal for up to 60 hours many times longer than uscg requirements.

33 cfr 175 130 led light flashes up to 60 hours on c cell batteries 3 patented lens shines horizontal and vertical beams visible up to 10 nautical miles safe to operate no danger to person or vessel see more product details. Their findings resulted in new carriage requirements and regulations. Incredibly bright signal is visible up to 10 nautical miles.