Electric Distress Light

San diego ca after 100 years the marine sos visual distress signal will change colors in the united states.

Electric distress light.

46 cfr subpart 161 013 electric distress light for boats. Discussion starter 1 may 18 2011. 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. Time weather collections clocks bell chime quartz non chiming chronometer time tide clock sets u s.

Joined sep 26 2009 26 posts. Prev next 161 013 1 applicability. These lanyards would be useful for securing the light in an emergency situation. Electric distress light for boats.

If operating at night one electric distress light or three combination day night red flares are required. Led navigation lights lighting lamps oil electric lamp fuel parts accessories bells decorative marine books log books books logbooks logbook covers. The electric distress light is accepted for night use only and must flash the international sos distress signal automatically. Also when accompanied by a daytime distress signal flag you re good to go both day and night.

Day signal the distress flag is a day signal only. Their findings resulted in new carriage requirements and regulations. The light has two thin lanyards attached that are made of a tight bungee like material. 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.

The sirius signal distress signal has a solid feel to it. This light is remarkable because it is the only alternative to traditional flares that will satisfy usgc. One orange distress flag and one electric distress light or three hand held or floating orange smoke signals and one electric distress light. Does anyone know where i can buy an electric distress light that flashes sos that is uscg approved.

Night visual distress signal for boats complies with u. 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. Jump to latest follow 1 20 of 40 posts. 161 013 3 general performance requirements.

Coast guard requirements in 46 cfr 161 013. For boats 16 in length or greater. An electric distress signal is approved for night only and must carry the marking. 161 013 5 intensity requirements.

It must be at least 3 3 feet with a black square and ball on an orange background. 161 013 7 signal requirements. 1 of 2 go to page. The batteries were easy to put into the handle and the device lit up with a simple turn of the lens.