The Comet Compact Light and Smoke Lifebuoy Marker produces dense orange smoke for 15 minutes and features two self contained, inversion switched, LED lights which far exceed SOLAS requirements for output and duration.
Ships are required to carry 2 markers, one mounted on each bridge wing with the brackets supplied and attached by line to a 4kg Lifebuoy.
The signal is used to mark the position of a man overboard by day or night.
It can be automatically deployed by releasing the attached lifebuoy, or manually activated.
The Comet Smoke Signal Art. No 9181700 is identical, except that it does not feature the lighting system, so is an orange smoke daytime marker only.

Application:
* Day and night signal attached to 4kg Lifebuoy and used in an emergency to mark the position of man overboard.
* Provides 15 minutes of dense orange smoke.
* Far exceeds SOLAS requirements of 2 hours at 2 candela for light output and duration.
* Safe to use on petrol or oil covered water.
* Lithium batteries sealed for life - no annual replacement.
* Screw fit, inversion switched, LED light units.
* Automatic or manual deployment.
* Universal stainless steel mounting bracket. Usually mounted on a ships bridge wing

Specification:
* Height: 375mm (14.76ins)
* Diameter: 183mm (7.20ins)
* Weight: 3.3kg (7.27lbs)
* Weight – including bracketand angles: 3.85kg (8.5lbs)
* Net Explosive Content:1.287kg (2.84 lbs)
* Lamps (bulbs): 2 x 3.6v 2.0A
* Temperature range: -30°C to +65°C
* Burning time: 15 minutes
* Colour of light: white
* Duration: 2 candela for 2 hours
* Use with lifebuoy weighing:4.0kg (8.82lbs)
* Attach to lifebuoy with line:4m (13ft) long, 9.5mm (0.37ins) diameter
* Approved mounting height: 60m - but manufacturer tested to survive 100mdrop into water. (SOLAS only requires 30m).
* Ideal for use on ships or rigs with high freeboard.

Comet partnumber
9181600

Approvals:
Conforms to SOLAS 1974 as amended. IMO Resolution MSC 81 (70) part 1.
MED: Light & Smoke Signal - BGV 422.012, Smoke Signal - BGV 422.011.
BAM-P1-0596, 0589-P1-0619.