Distress rocket for ships (SOLAS, MED)
PARA MK8A 50672
Chemring Marine
74/88 as amended. Designed to withstand exceptional
environmental exposure and to perform reliably even after
immersion in water, the pull wire ignitor and improved grip provides
easy handling. Ejecting a red flare on a parachute at 300m (1000ft),
burning for 40 seconds at 30,000 candela
Application:
A day or night long-range distress signal. 12 should be carried on the ship’s bridge and 4 are requiremed in ship’s Lifeboats and Liferafts, also suitable for use in other
commercial and recreational boats.
To Use: Remove red end cap. Hold firmly, vertically above head at arms length. Turn head away and pull toggle. Rocket is ejected instantaneously with a loud report and slight recoil.
Be careful not to direct towards people or property.
Product Specification:
Length: 295 mm (11.6”) Light intensity: 30,000cd candela
Burning time: 40 seconds Diameter at handle: 38 mm (1.5”)
Diameter: 32 mm (1.25”) Colour of light: red
Weight: 235 g (8.23 oz) Ignition: pull-wire ignitor
Net explosive cont: 84 g (2.94 oz) Altitude: 300 m (985’)
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