Lifebuoy light and smoke signal for ships (SOLAS)
MK8 - 53775 Chemring Marine

The Pains Wessex Manoverboard MK8 Lifebuoy Marker is normally mounted on a Ships Bridgewing attached to a 4 kg Lifebuoy. It is automatically or manually deployed to mark the position of a person in the water by day or night. Featuring a self-activated lighting system which exceeds SOLAS requirements for 2 candela light output and 2 hours duration, plus providing 15 minutes of dense orange smoke. Ships are required to fit at least two markers.

The Pains Wessex Buoysmoke MK8 is identical except that it does not feature the lighting system.
Application:
Used in an emergency to mark position of a man overboard by day or night. Deployed by attached 4 kg lifebuoy. Provides 15 minutes of dense orange smoke. Far exceeds SOLAS requirements of 2 hours at 2 candela for light output and duration. Safe to use on petrol or oil covered water. Lithium battery sealed for life - no annual replacement. Automatic or manual deployment. Universal stainless steel mounting bracket. Tested to survive a 60m drop into water (SOLAS 30m). Ideal for use on ships or rigs with high freeboard.
Product Specification:
Height: 453mm (17.83 ins)
Diameter: 275 mm (10.83 ins)
Weight: 4.7 kg (10.36 lbs)
Weight - including bracket: 6.7 kg (14.77 lbs)
Lamps (bulbs): 2 x 2.4v 1.2A
Operating temp range: -1ºC - +30ºC
Storing temp range: -30ºC - +65ºC
Burning time: 15 minutes
Colour of light: white
Duration: 2 candela for 2 hours
Use with lifebuoy weighing: 4.0 kg (8.82 lbs)
Attach to lifebuoy with line: 4m (13ft) long, 9.5mm (0.37 ins) diameter