Pyrotechnics

About the product
Pyrotechnics is the science of using materials capable of undergoing self-contained and self-sustained exothermic chemical reactions for the production of heat, light, gas, smoke and/or sound.

Used under extreme emergency situations (such as distress), these are provided onboard ships to grab the attention/inform ships within range so as to seek help and assistance of the vessels for rescue. Basically, it is a visual method of sending SOS signals. These pyrotechnics are used in time of distress is mentioned in Annex 4 of COLREGs.

In the unfortunate event (such as an ‘abandon ship’ situation) wherein one’s own ship is beyond saving, pyrotechnics can be one of the last resorts for the ship personnel’s survival and rescue out at sea. Pictorial representation for usage at sea is displayed on the cover of each of the units mentioned below.



Location of pyrotechnics (in parenthesis is the minimum carriage requirement as per SOLAS)

1.Bridge

* Hand Flares (06 nos)
* Rocket Parachute Flares (12 nos)
* Buoyant smoke signal (02 nos; 01 on each side, port, and starboard)
* Line throwing appliance (at least 01 no)

2.Lifeboat (each)

* Hand Flares (06 nos)
* Rocket Parachute Flares (04 nos)
* Buoyant smoke signal (02 nos)
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