Description

Please note:

• Any documentation or ID required for the purchase?
• Craft licence with IC of  the owner.
• Owner must collect the above red hand flare

IKAROS Hand Flare Red

Our red hand flare is designed to give maximum output from a minimum size container.

This distress flare is a day and night, short-range handheld flare for ships, lifeboats and life rafts. It is also the best pinpoint signal for recreational boats.

The red hand flare has been developed from our parachute flare, which is known to be the best in the world. The case is made of corrosion-resistant steel and carries clear and simple instructions for use. This hand flare has been approved globally and meet the latest SOLAS regulations.

 

Specifications

 

Certificates

MED and USCG Certificates

• Quality System Approval (Module D MEDD00001TR-Rev.4)
• IKAROS Hand Flare Red 341500 ( MEDB00005F3 )

Canada

• IKAROS Hand Flare Red 341500 ( TC TALB0000032 )

Russia

• IKAROS Hand Flare Red 341500 ( RMRS 20.10016.262 )

United Kingdom – MER Certificates

• Quality System Approval (MER D MERD00001TR Rev 2)
• IKAROS Hand Flare Red 341500 (MER B MERB00005F3 Rev 0)

 

IKAROS RED HAND FLARE, POLAR MK4, 341500

 

Applications

IKAROS handheld flare, red
For short-range distress signaling on ships, lifeboats and life rafts.
Also the best pinpoint signal for pleasure craft.

IKAROS handheld flare, white
A warn-off signal for use by vessels and pleasure craft.

IKAROS handheld flare, smoke
Designed for daylight distress.

 

• UK Approved ‘Red Ensign’ marked marine equipment.

 

Design and function
The case is made of corrosion-resistant steel and carries clear and simple instructions for use.

General
IKAROS handheld flares are designed to give maximum output for a minimum size. The flare compositions are developed from the IKAROS parachute flare, which is known to be the best in the world. IKAROS handheld flares are approved globally and meet the latest SOLAS 74/96 regulations.

 

Radio Communication 1.—(1)  The pleasure craft shall be provided with a VHF radio capable of transmitting and receiving in the International Maritime Mobile VHF Radiocommunication Service in the 156‑174 MHz Band or such channel as may be specified by the Port Master from time to time. (2)  The VHF radio shall be mounted, or placed, in an easily accessible position on the wheelhouse. Navigational Lights, Shapes and Sound Signals 2.  The pleasure craft shall exhibit such lights and shapes required for its type and size as prescribed by COLREGS; and such signals as required by COLREGS. Navigational Equipment and Publications 3.—(1)  The pleasure craft shall be provided with suitable navigational equipment for operation within the port limits. (2)  The pleasure craft shall carry either an up-to-date GSP1 chart or a small craft chart portfolio. Anchors, Chain Cables and Windlass 4.—(1)  The pleasure craft shall be provided with at least one anchor and chain cable or its equivalent as are sufficient in weight, length and strength having regard to the size of the pleasure craft. (2)  A windlass shall be provided for hauling in the anchor if the weight of anchor exceeds 15 kilograms.

Part B — Provision of Life-saving Appliances Approval of Life-Saving Appliances 5.  All life-saving appliances and equipment prescribed in this Part shall either — (a) be of a type approved by the Port Master; or (b) conform to the International Life-Saving Appliances (LSA) Code, adopted by the International Maritime Organization by Resolution MSC.48 (66) and approved by a competent authority of any State party to the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea, 1974, as amended, or a classification society on behalf of or authorized by that competent authority. Lifebuoys 6.—(1)  All buoyant lifelines carried on the pleasure craft shall be — (a) attached to a lifebuoy; and (b) placed in the proximity of the side of the pleasure craft. (2)  Lifebuoys shall be marked on both sides with the license number of the pleasure craft on which they are carried. (3)  Lifebuoys shall be distributed on both sides of the pleasure craft and placed in racks unsecured to allow them to float-free. Hand flares 7.—(1)  An open pleasure craft propelled by machinery shall have or be provided with 3 handflares stored in a suitable watertight container. (2)  A partially or fully decked pleasure craft shall have or be provided with 6 handflares stored in a suitable watertight container. Replacement of life-saving appliances 8.  Where a life-saving appliance on the pleasure craft is marked with an expiry date, the appliance shall be replaced on or before that date. Operational readiness of life-saving appliances 9.—(1)  A life-saving appliance carried on board the pleasure craft shall be — (a) kept in good working order; (b) ready for immediate use; and (c) placed in an easily accessible position. (2)  All lifejackets shall be — (a) stowed in racks or under seats; (b) clearly marked; and (c) evenly distributed according to the disposition of persons on board.

 

Length overall (L) in metres	Life-Saving Appliance	Quantity
All lengths	Lifejacket	1 per person carried on board
(L)<12	Lifebuoy	1
12< (L)<21		2
21< (L)<37