Electric Distress Light For Boats

For boats under 16 in length.

Electric distress light for boats. Coast guard requirements in 46 cfr 161 013. 161 013 9 independent power source. On december 21 2018 the uscg issued a policy letter accepting red orange cyan as official colors to be used in maritime electronic visual. Complies with the buy american act may contain imported.

An electric distress signal is approved for night only and must carry the marking. Sos electric distress light for boats. Made in the usa. Sos distress light and flag.

The sirius signal distress signal has a solid feel to it. Electric distress light for boats. These lanyards would be useful for securing the light in an emergency situation. Electric lights there is only one coast guard approved light and it is for nighttime use only.

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. The batteries were easy to put into the handle and the device lit up with a simple turn of the lens. Prev next 161 013 1 applicability. The electric distress light must automatically flash the international sos distress signal which is known to most boaters all over the world.

If operating at night one electric distress light or three combination day night red flares are required. 161 013 3 general performance requirements. Also when accompanied by a daytime distress signal flag you re good to go both day and night. San diego ca after 100 years the marine sos visual distress signal will change colors in the united states.

46 cfr 175 130 for recreational marine vessels 16 ft and over signals when combined with our included distress flag. For boats 16 in length or greater. This light is remarkable because it is the only alternative to. Coast guard requirements and can replace traditional pyrotechnic flares.

The light has two thin lanyards attached that are made of a tight bungee like material. Distress signals are only required when operating between sunset and sunrise. 161 013 5 intensity requirements. The sos distress light meets u s.

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. 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. Finally a family and environmentally safe alternative to the antiquated pyrotechnic visual distress flare. You must carry a distress flag or other approved daytime signal for the light to be compliant.