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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:
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.
Description
Hand-Held Flare
Floating Orange Smoke
Pistol Parachute Red Flare
Hand-Held Parachute Red Flare
Hand-Held Orange Smoke
Floating Orange Smoke
Red Aerial Pyrotechnic Flare
Distress Flag
Electric SOS Distress Light
Table 2.6. Visual Distress Signals

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 regard-
less of the operating conditions.

Disposal

Pyrotechnics are valid for 42 months from date of manufacture. Each pyrotechnic has a date stamp indi-
cating its expiration date. Any VDS that is damaged or wet may not perform in the intended manner, pos-
ing a hazard to the user and must be disposed of. To dispose of expired or damaged pyrotechnics, con-
tact the nearest law enforcement agency or fire department.
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http://www.uscgboating.org/safety/fedreqs/equ_vds.htm
Pyrotechnic Visual Distress Signals
Non-Pyrotechnic Visual Distress Signals
Use
Day/Night
Day Only
Day/Night
Day/Night
Day Only
Day Only
Day/Night
Day Only
Night Only
CG Approval Number
160.021
160.022
160.024
160.036
160.037
160.057
160.066
160.072
161.013
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