Line Throwing Rockets - Safety and Protection
Line throwing rockets are pyrotechnic marine safety devices used to project a lightweight messenger line over a distance during ship-to-ship, ship-to-shore, or rescue operations. They are commonly supplied as part of a SOLAS-approved line-throwing appliance.
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Product Information
| Product Name | Line Throwing Rockets |
|---|---|
| Product Category | Safety and Protection |
| Product Reference | 860 |
| Brands / Manufacturers | Pains Wessex, Hansson Pyrotechnics, Comet |
| Unit of Measure | Piece or Set |
Key Features
| Key Feature |
|---|
| 1. Pyrotechnic rocket propulsion |
| 2. Designed to project a messenger line |
| 3. Suitable for ship-to-ship and ship-to-shore rescue |
| 4. Weather-resistant marine construction |
| 5. Available as individual rockets or complete line-throwing sets |
Applications of Line Throwing Rockets
| Application |
|---|
| 1. Emergency rescue and transfer of messenger lines |
| 2. Ship-to-shore communication or connection |
| 3. Mooring, salvage, and offshore standby operations |
Models & Manufacturers
| Model | Manufacturer |
|---|---|
| SOLAS Line Throwing Rocket | Pains Wessex |
| SOLAS Line Throwing Rocket | Hansson Pyrotechnics |
| SOLAS Line Throwing Rocket | Comet |
Technical Specifications
| Model | Specification | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| SOLAS Line Throwing Rocket | Minimum throwing range | 230 | m |
| SOLAS Line Throwing Rocket | Line type | Lightweight messenger line | — |
| SOLAS Line Throwing Rocket | Use environment | Marine and offshore service | — |
| SOLAS Line Throwing Rocket | Typical complete appliance quantity | 4 rockets with lines | Set |
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 | Typically approved to SOLAS 1974, as amended, Chapter III Regulation 18 and the IMO International Life-Saving Appliance (LSA) Code. Pyrotechnic articles may also be assessed under applicable national dangerous-goods and pyrotechnic regulations. |
|---|---|
| Class Approval | Product-specific type approval may be issued by DNV, ABS, Lloyd's Register, Bureau Veritas, RINA, or other recognized maritime authorities. Verify the manufacturer's current type-approval certificate. |
Installation, Maintenance & Safety Information
| Installation Notes | Store and mount in the designated line-throwing appliance locker or station, protected from heat, moisture, impact, and unauthorized access. Follow the maker's firing and loading instructions and confirm the line is correctly attached before use. |
|---|---|
| Maintenance Tips | Inspect periodically for damage, corrosion, broken seals, moisture ingress, and expiry date. Keep rockets in original packaging and replace immediately after use or when expired. Do not dismantle or refurbish pyrotechnic units. |
| Safety Notes | Treat as hazardous pyrotechnic material. Use only by trained personnel, outdoors, and in the direction specified by the manufacturer. Keep clear of the rocket path, exhaust, ignition source, and attached line. Follow SOLAS, flag-state, port, and dangerous-goods requirements. |
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