Pyrotechnics
We supply the complete range of Hansson Fleming Distress Signals.
A few of which are shown on this page.

IKAROS Line-Thrower
  • Self contained portable line-throwing appliance incorporating integral rocket and igniter.
  • For connection between ships, from shore to ship, or ship to shore.
  • Projects a line 300 meters in calm weather.
  • Length of line : 300 meters.
  • Line diameter : 4mm.
  • Line strength : 2,300 newtons.
  • Dimension of container : 340 x 230mm.
  • Weight : 4kg
  • Four(4) units per ship required. Plus two Buoyant heads on USCG Certified Ships.(sold seperately).
  • U.S.C.G. approval#160.040/9/0.
  • Meets SOLAS 74/96 requirements.
  • EC "Ships Wheel Approved".


IKAROS Light/Smoke.
  • 15 minute buoyant orange smoke signal with mounting bracket.
  • Dimensions : 200 X 500mm.
  • Weight : 4.7kgs.
  • U.S.C.G. approval#160.057/25/0, #160.157/5/0.
  • Meets SOLAS 74/96 requirements.
  • EC " Ships Wheel Approved".


3 Minute Buoyant Orange Smoke.
  • Approved for use in lifeboats and liferafts.
  • U.S.C.G. approvals #160.022/17/0, #160.122/7/0.
  • Meets SOLAS 74/96 requirements.
  • Dimensions : 95 X 100mm.
  • Weight : 490 grams.
  • EC "Ships Wheel Approved".


IKAROS Parachute Rocket, Red
  • For ships, lifeboats, liferafts, and leisure craft.
  • 350m flare ejection height.
  • 30,000 candela illumination.
  • 40 seconds burning time.
  • Dimensions : 277 X 47mm.
  • Wieght : 3345 grams.
  • U.S.C.G. approvals #160.036/12/0, #160.136/2/0.
  • Meets SOLAS 74/96.
  • EC " Ships Wheel Approved"



IKAROS MK4 Hand Flare Red For short range signalling in ships, lifeboats, liferafts, and leisure craft.
  • 15,000 candela light output.
  • 60 seconds burning time
  • Dimensions : 243 X 30mm.
  • Weight : 235 grams.
  • U.S.C.G. approvals #160.021/33/0, 160.121/7/0.
  • Meets SOLAS 74/96
  • EC "Ships Wheel Approved".


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