Hand Flares - Safety and Protection
Hand flares are portable marine pyrotechnic distress signals producing an intense red light for visual identification by rescuers. They are carried in liferafts, lifeboats, survival craft and ship emergency equipment lockers.
ProShipWorks provides end-to-end support to source and supply Hand Flares for marine vessels, ship operators, industrial facilities, maintenance teams and procurement departments.
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Product Information
| Product Name | Hand Flares |
|---|---|
| Product Category | Safety and Protection |
| Product Reference | 857 |
| Brands / Manufacturers | Pains Wessex, Comet, Orion Safety Products |
| Unit of Measure | Piece |
Key Features
| Key Feature |
|---|
| 1. Red distress signal for nighttime use |
| 2. High-intensity flame visible over long distances |
| 3. Handheld design with insulated grip |
| 4. Water-resistant and sealed construction |
| 5. Manufactured for marine distress signaling |
Applications of Hand Flares
| Application |
|---|
| 1. Lifeboats and liferafts |
| 2. Ship emergency and abandon-ship lockers |
| 3. Offshore platforms and workboats |
Models & Manufacturers
| Model | Manufacturer |
|---|---|
| Red Handflare MK8A | Pains Wessex |
| Red Hand Flare | Comet |
| Red Handheld Flare | Orion Safety Products |
Technical Specifications
| Model | Specification | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red Handflare MK8A | Signal color | Red | — |
| Red Handflare MK8A | Use | Nighttime distress signaling | — |
| Red Handflare MK8A | Activation | Manual pull-wire or striker activation, subject to product version | — |
| Red Hand Flare | Signal color | Red | — |
| Red Handheld Flare | Signal color | Red | — |
Standards, Certifications & Class Approval
Review the available standards and approval information relevant to the product. Actual certification, material traceability, inspection and classification requirements depend on the product type, intended application and purchasing specification.
| Applicable Standards & Certification | Marine distress hand flares are commonly approved to SOLAS Chapter III, the IMO International Life-Saving Appliance (LSA) Code and IMO Resolution MSC.81(70), as applicable. Products may also carry national maritime authority approval, CE/MED Wheelmark or USCG approval depending on market and model. |
|---|---|
| Class Approval | Approval is normally issued as marine equipment type approval by the applicable flag-state or maritime authority rather than by classification societies alone. Accepted approvals may involve DNV, ABS, Lloyd's Register, Bureau Veritas, RINA, ClassNK or USCG, depending on product certification and vessel requirements. |
Installation, Maintenance & Safety Information
| Installation Notes | No permanent installation is normally required. Stow in designated, clearly marked distress-signal lockers or survival craft, readily accessible and protected from heat, moisture, mechanical damage and unauthorized handling. Follow the maker's instructions and vessel safety plan. |
|---|---|
| Maintenance Tips | Inspect periodically for intact packaging, corrosion, damage, water ingress, missing instructions and valid expiry date. Maintain inventory records and replace expired or damaged flares through an approved supplier. Do not test-fire or dismantle pyrotechnic signals. |
| Safety Notes | For emergency use only. Hold at arm's length and point away from people, liferafts, sails and combustible materials. Use only in accordance with the label and vessel procedures. Flares remain hazardous after use and must be cooled before disposal under local dangerous-goods and port regulations. |
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