Electric Distress Light

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Electric distress light.

On december 21 2018 the uscg issued a policy letter accepting red orange cyan as official colors to be used in maritime electronic visual. The batteries were easy to put into the handle and the device lit up with a simple turn of the lens. 46 cfr subpart 161 013 electric distress light for boats. Their findings resulted in new carriage requirements and regulations.

Does anyone know where i can buy an electric distress light that flashes sos that is uscg approved. 161 013 3 general performance requirements. Night visual distress signal for boats complies with u. One orange distress flag and one electric distress light or three hand held or floating orange smoke signals and one electric distress light.

Discussion starter 1 may 18 2011. Prev next 161 013 1 applicability. Jump to latest follow 1 20 of 40 posts. The light has two thin lanyards attached that are made of a tight bungee like material.

Ships from amazon sold by weems plath sos distress light the only alternative to traditional flares the sos distress light is the only electronic flare to qualify as a us coast guard compliant visual distress signal for night use. Coast guard requirements in 46 cfr 161 013. If an electric light is designed for use with dry cell batteries the label must advise the consumer on the battery replacement schedule which under normal conditions would maintain performance requirements of 46 cfr 161 013 3. The electric distress light is accepted for night use only and must flash the international sos distress signal automatically.

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. Time weather collections clocks bell chime quartz non chiming chronometer time tide clock sets u s. Also when accompanied by a daytime distress signal flag you re good to go both day and night. An electric distress signal is approved for night only and must carry the marking.

Joined sep 26 2009 26 posts. Day signal the distress flag is a day signal only. These lanyards would be useful for securing the light in an emergency situation. Electric distress light for boats.

1 of 2 go to page. For boats 16 in length or greater. It must be at least 3 3 feet with a black square and ball on an orange background. This light is remarkable because it is the only alternative to traditional flares that will satisfy usgc.

Led navigation lights lighting lamps oil electric lamp fuel parts accessories bells decorative marine books log books books logbooks logbook covers. Navy weather instruments barometers comfortmeters thermometers weather stations wood. 161 013 5 intensity requirements. If operating at night one electric distress light or three combination day night red flares are required.