Comet Smoke Signal Orange - 45-9192000

The Smoke Signal Orange is a compact, daylight distress signal designed to be easy and safe to handle. It provides effective position marking during rescue operations and can be used to indicate wind direction, producing dense orange smoke for a minimum of 3 minutes.

FEATURES

• Compact, flat top, day-time orange smoke distress signal
• Can be used for indication of wind direction during a rescue
• Safe to use on petrol or oil covered water
• Designed for stowage in life raft

What our Experts Think

• Compact, high‑visibility daytime distress signal
  The Comet Smoke Signal Orange is a purpose‑built marine smoke signal that emits dense orange smoke for a minimum of 3 minutes, making it ideal for marking your position clearly during rescue operations.
• SOLAS & USCG certified for safety compliance
  This smoke signal is SOLAS‑approved and USCG type‑approved, meaning it meets internationally recognized maritime safety standards—important for liferaft, lifeboat, and vessel mandatory distress signaling kits.
• Easy, reliable activation in emergencies
  A simple pull‑tab percussion igniter with a 2‑second safety delay allows quick and dependable activation, even under stress.
• Indicates wind direction for rescue accuracy
  The floating smoke not only marks your location but also helps indicate wind direction to rescuers, improving search‑and‑rescue efficiency.
• Safe use in marine environments
  Designed to be safe on water surfaces even if oil or fuel is present, making it suitable for real‑world maritime emergencies.
• Compact enough for liferaft stowage
  Its small, flat‑top design fits easily in survival kits and liferafts without taking up valuable space.

Q&A

A: A compact marine distress smoke signal that produces dense orange smoke for daytime position marking during rescue operations.

Q: What is it used for?
A: Designed for daylight emergency signaling at sea to mark your location and help rescuers home in or to indicate wind direction.

Q: How long does it smoke?
A: Emits dense orange smoke for a minimum of 3 minutes, making it effective for short‑range visual signaling.

Q: Is it certified for marine use?
A: Yes — it’s SOLAS‑, MED‑ and USCG‑approved for marine distress signaling on vessels and life rafts.

Q: How is it activated?
A: Activate by removing the cap and pulling the tab; smoke begins after a safety delay — then throw it into the water downwind of your vessel.

Q: Can it be used in oily conditions?
A: Yes — safe to use on water contaminated with oil or petrol.

Q: Why choose this smoke signal?
A: It’s easy to handle, highly visible, and regulatory‑compliant, making it ideal for marine distress kits and liferafts.

Maintenance Tips

• Check expiry and integrity: Always verify the expiration date and that the casing isn’t damaged, dented, or compromised; never use expired or crushed signals.
• Store dry at ambient temperature: Keep in a dry, easily accessible locker or approved polybottle away from heat and direct sun for reliable emergency use.
• Handle gently: Avoid dropping or rough handling since it contains pyrotechnic material—impact can make it unsafe or ineffective.
• Avoid heat sources: Do not expose to sources of heat, sparks, or open flames in storage to maintain safety and performance.
• Follow correct deployment: When needed, remove the cap, pull the tab firmly, then throw downwind; the smoke emits after ~2 s with ~3 min of dense orange visibility.
• Dispose responsibly: Treat as a hazardous item—dispose through approved hazardous waste channels per local regulations when expired or damaged.