Instruction manual

PROFICIENCY IN SURVIVAL CRAFT AND RESCUE BOATS OTHER THAN
FAST RESCUE BOATS
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Fig.14-19 Hand held orange smoke signal
When and how to use each of the pyrotechnics
Lifesmoke :- A small and compact distress signal for daylight use only.
Signal for position marking during rescue operations Indicates wind direction
Safe use on oil or petrol covered water.
Red Handflare:- For use day or night the red handflare is a short-range
distress signal used to pinpoint position. May be carried on the ship’s bridge
and is a requirement in ship’s lifeboats and liferafts.
Parachute Red Rocket:- A day or night long-range distress signal.