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Safety and Operations

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Visual Distress Signals

As the owner/operator, you are responsible for any visual distress requirements (signals) that you may be

required to carry. It is the owner/operator’s responsibility to provide proper storage, understand how to

handle, and know how to dispose of these devices. These requirements can be found at:

http://www.uscgboating.org/safety/fedreqs/equ_vds.htm

There are two types of Visual Distress Signals in use:

• Pyrotechnic type

• Non-Pyrotechnic type

Table 2-6 lists the types of Visual Distress Signals available which are Coast Guard approved.

Storage

Store all VDS devices in a cool, dry place. Ensure they are protected from children, rain, sea spray, and

high humidity. By law these devices must be readily accessible, where they can be reach quickly regardless

of the operating conditions.

Disposal

Pyrotechnics are valid for 42 months from date of manufacture. Each pyrotechnic has a date stamp indicat-

ing its expiration date. Any VDS that is damaged or wet may not perform in the intended manner, posing a

hazard to the user and must be disposed of. To dispose of expired or damaged pyrotechnics, contact the

nearest law enforcement agency or fire department.

Table 2-6. Visual Distress Signals

Pyrotechnic Visual Distress Signals

Description Use CG Approval Number

Hand-Held Flare Day/Night 160.021

Floating Orange Smoke Day Only 160.022

Pistol Parachute Red Flare Day/Night 160.024

Hand-Held Parachute Red Flare Day/Night 160.036

Hand-Held Orange Smoke Day Only 160.037

Floating Orange Smoke Day Only 160.057

Red Aerial Pyrotechnic Flare Day/Night 160.066

Non-Pyrotechnic Visual Distress Signals

Distress Flag Day Only 160.072

Electric SOS Distress Light Night Only 161.013

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