Pains Wessex
Coastal Flare Pack – Marine Distress Flare Kit for Coastal Boating (SOLAS Approved)
Pickup available at Barton Marine NZ
Usually ready in 24 hours
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 urban addresses only - no rural deliveries sorry.
- Use only in genuine emergencies
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Dispose of expired flares via approved NZ disposal programmes
Note: flares cannot be delivered to a rural address. If you live rurally, please provide an urban address for delivery.