Sos Signal Light Uscg

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.

Sos signal light uscg.

Web site sales support. Flashes us coast guard spec sos signal for up to 60 hours many times longer than uscg requirements. Coast guard requirements to completely replace traditional pyrotechnic flares. Approval standards for these lights are found in title 46 of the code of federal regulations subpart 161 013.

The sos distress light is an led visual distress signal device that meets u s. Orange distress flag fulfills daytime signal requirement. Their findings resulted in new carriage requirements and regulations. Night visual distress signal for boats complies with u.

Coast guard requirements in 46 cfr 161 013. 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. Unlike traditional flares this electronic flare never expires which solves the challenge of flare disposal. Named sos distress light this remarkable product was designed and patented by sirius signal.

Electric s o s distress lights are self certified by the manufacturer. 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 coast guard does not issue approvals or keep an authenticated list of manufacturers. It is u s made and is the only alternative to traditional pyrotechnic flares that meets u s.

An electric distress signal is approved for night only and must carry the marking. Incredibly bright signal is visible up to 10 nautical miles. Quality marine whistle complies with uscg audible signal requirements. San diego ca after 100 years the marine sos visual distress signal will change colors in the united states.

Unlike traditional flares this sos distress light never expires which solves the challenge of flare disposal. It s a common mistake made by many because no one ever plans on having. 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.