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Safety
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Figure 3-10
Regulations prohibit using pyrotechnic VDS or any VDS in non-emergency
situations.
VDS must be:
• USCG-approved
• In proper operating condition
• Safely stowed and readily available
• Within the clearly marked expiration date stamp on the device (where
applicable)
Types of VDS vary by emergency situation. VDS are classified as either
pyrotechnic or non-pyrotechnic.
Note: Some pyrotechnics may be restricted on certain bodies of water.
Check with local authorities, or visit the National Association of State
Boating Law Administrators (NASBLA) website:
http://www.nasbla.org or the U.S. Coast Guard website:
http://www.uscg.mil for additional information.
For specific on-board requirements, see U.S. Coast Guard Minimum On-Board
Personal Safety Equipment Required on page 3-32.
VISUAL DISTRESS SIGNALS
KC-0008C-B
RED DISTRESS FLARE
(HAND)
USE DAY AND NIGHT
DYE MARKER
USE DAY ONLY
O
S
S
USE NIGHT ONLY
ELECTRIC
DISTRESS
LIGHT
SIGNAL (HAND)
USE DAY AND NIGHT
USE
DAY
ONLY
RED METEOR FLARE
ARMS SIGNALS
(USE BRIGHT CLOTH)
USE DAY ONLY
USE DAY ONLY
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