Pyrotechnics

Question 1

What is an EPIRB

Answer 1

Emergency position indicating radio beacon, creates a homing signal on a 406MHZ Frequency transmitting unique identification number

Question 2

How to dispose of EPIRB

Answer 2

Great care to avoid activating a beacon, should be stowed correctly, not be stowed or disposed without removing batteries

Question 3

Rocket Parachute flare

Answer 3

Long Range

Bright Red/height 300m

Visual 40miles @night/ 10miles in day

Burns 40 seconds

Aim downwind 15degrees

Question 4

Hand/Pin Point Flare

Answer 4

Summon help closer range day or night

Bright red hand held signal,

Will burn 1 minute

Hold over side of boat

Question 5

Hand Held orange smoke signal

Answer 5

Daylight only

Emits smoke 40 sec

Use in lighter winds

Short range signal

Question 6

Buoyant orange smoke signal

Answer 6

Daylight only

Burns 4 minutes

Place in water on leeward side

Do not hold flare once lit must drop in water

Question 7

How to properly dispose of pyrotechnics

Answer 7

Check with local police station or marine supplier so see best procedure in area, never dispose of damaged or date expired