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2865 DENALI
underway. Throwable devices must be immediately available for use. All Pursuit boats must
be equipped with at least one Type I, II or III PFD for each person on board, plus one throwable
device (Type IV).
Visual Distress Signals
All Pursuit boats used on coastal waters, the Great Lakes, territorial seas, and those waters
connected directly to them, must be equipped with Coast Guard approved visual distress
signals. These signals are either Pyrotechnic or Non-Pyrotechnic devices.
Pyrotechnic visual distress signals
Pyrotechnic visual distress signals must be Coast Guard approved, in serviceable condition,
and readily accessible. They are marked with a date showing the service life, which must not
have expired. A minimum of three are required. Some pyrotechnic signals meet both day and
night use requirements. They should be stored in a cool, dry location. They include:
• Pyrotechnic red flares, hand held or aerial.
• Pyrotechnic orange smoke, hand-held or floating.
• Launchers for aerial red meteors or parachute flares.
PYROTECHNICS ARE UNIVERSALLY RECOGNIZED AS EXCELLENT DIS-
TRESS SIGNALS. HOWEVER, THERE IS POTENTIAL FOR INJURY AND PROP-
ERTY DAMAGE IF NOT PROPERLY HANDLED. THESE DEVICES PRODUCE A
VERY HOT FLAME AND THE RESIDUE CAN CAUSE BURNS AND IGNITE
FLAMMABLE MATERIAL. PISTOL LAUNCHED AND HAND-HELD PARA-
CHUTE FLARES AND METEORS HAVE MANY CHARACTERISTICS OF A FIRE-
ARM AND MUST BE HANDLED WITH CAUTION. IN SOME STATES THEY
ARE CONSIDERED A FIREARM AND PROHIBITED FROM USE. ALWAYS BE
EXTREMELY CAREFUL AND FOLLOW THE MANUFACTURER'S INSTRUC-
TIONS EXACTLY WHEN USING PYROTECHNIC DISTRESS SIGNALS.
Non-Pyrotechnic Devices
Non-Pyrotechnic visual distress signals must be in serviceable condition, readily accessible,
and certified by the manufacturer as complying with U.S. Coast Guard requirements. They
include:
• Orange Distress Flag. (Day use only)
The distress flag is a day signal only. It must be at least 3 x 3 feet with a black square and
ball on an orange background. It is most distinctive when attached and waved from a
paddle or boat hook.
• Electric Distress Light. (Night use only)
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