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Visual Distress Signals (continued)
boats participating in organized events, and manually
propelled boats.
• If you are required to have visual distress signals,
at least three safety-approved pyrotechnic devices in
serviceable condition must be readily accessible. They
must be marked with a date showing the service life,
which must not be expired.
• Carry three signals for day use and three signals for
night use. Some pyrotechnic signals, such as red
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• Store pyrotechnic signals in a cool, dry location. An
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• Flames in a bucket
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• Dye marker (any color)
• Person waving arms
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Audible Distress Signals
U.S. Coast Guard regulations require one hand, mouth or
power-operated whistle or horn, audible for at least a half
mile.
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• Radio communication (see Emergency Procedures
- Radio Procedures - Radio Communication)
• Radiotelegraph alarm
• Position indicating radio beacon
• Morse Code SOS (3 short, 3 long, 3 short) sounded by
any means
• Fog horn sounded continuously
Notes:
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