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Coastal Flare Pack – Marine Distress Flare Kit for Coastal Boating (SOLAS Approved)
Complete Safety Flare Kit for NZ Coastal Boating
The Coastal Flare Pack is a balanced marine distress signalling kit designed for coastal and near-offshore boating conditions around New Zealand. Combining long-range, close-range, and daytime distress signals, this SOLAS-approved flare pack helps you attract attention quickly and guide rescuers accurately in an emergency.
Ideal for trailer boats, launches, and recreational vessels operating beyond sheltered waters — be prepared, be visible, and stay safe.
What’s Included
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2 x Red Parachute Rocket Flare(s) – Long-range offshore distress signal (approx. 300m launch)
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2 x Red Hand Flare(s) – Bright close-range emergency signal (approx. 60s burn)
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2 x Orange Hand Smoke Flare(s) – Daytime pinpoint location marker (approx. 60s smoke)
Key Features
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Complete SOLAS-Approved Flare Kit – Meets international marine safety standards
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Full Distress Signalling Coverage – Long-range, close-range & daytime signals
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High Visibility Emergency Signals – Seen by vessels and aircraft from distance
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Designed for Coastal & Near-Offshore Use – Ideal beyond sheltered waters
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Compact & Grab-Bag Ready – Easy onboard storage
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Reliable in Marine Conditions – Built for real emergencies
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Essential NZ Boating Safety Equipment – Recommended for coastal vessels
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Trusted Worldwide – Used by commercial & recreational mariners
Why Every NZ Coastal Boat Should Carry a Flare Pack
A coastal flare kit gives you multiple signalling options, improving your chances of fast rescue in both daylight and low-visibility conditions.
Perfect for:
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Coastal & near-offshore boating
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Trailer boats & launches
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Recreational & commercial vessels
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Grab bags & emergency safety kits
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Liferafts & abandon-ship packs
Using parachute rocket (long-range), hand flare (close-range), and smoke flare (daytime) ensures maximum visibility in all situations.
How The Signals Work Together
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Parachute Rocket – Alerts rescuers from long distance
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Hand Flare – Guides rescuers to your exact location
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Hand Smoke – Marks position clearly during daylight
Together they provide a complete marine distress signalling system.
Technical Overview
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Product: Coastal Flare Pack
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Approval: SOLAS compliant components
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Signal Types: Rocket, Hand Flare, Hand Smoke
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Use: Coastal, close-range & daytime distress signalling
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Storage: Keep dry, accessible, and within expiry date
NZ Shipping & Safety Information
⚠️ Important:
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Classified as Dangerous Goods
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Shipping to business address or Mainfreight depot only
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Cannot be delivered to residential addresses
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Use only in genuine emergencies
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Dispose of expired flares via approved NZ disposal programmes
Note: flares can only be delivered to a business address or marked for Mainfreight depot pickup. They cannot be delivered to a residential address