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Coastal Flare Pack – Marine Distress Flare Kit for Coastal Boating (SOLAS Approved)

$329.00
Tax included.

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

  • 2 x Red Parachute Rocket Flare(s) – Long-range offshore distress signal (approx. 300m launch)

  • 2 x Red Hand Flare(s) – Bright close-range emergency signal (approx. 60s burn)

  • 2 x Orange Hand Smoke Flare(s) – Daytime pinpoint location marker (approx. 60s smoke)

 


Key Features

  • Complete SOLAS-Approved Flare Kit – Meets international marine safety standards

  • Full Distress Signalling Coverage – Long-range, close-range & daytime signals

  • High Visibility Emergency Signals – Seen by vessels and aircraft from distance

  • Designed for Coastal & Near-Offshore Use – Ideal beyond sheltered waters

  • Compact & Grab-Bag Ready – Easy onboard storage

  • Reliable in Marine Conditions – Built for real emergencies

  • Essential NZ Boating Safety Equipment – Recommended for coastal vessels

  • 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:

  • Coastal & near-offshore boating

  • Trailer boats & launches

  • Recreational & commercial vessels

  • Grab bags & emergency safety kits

  • 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

  • Parachute Rocket – Alerts rescuers from long distance

  • Hand Flare – Guides rescuers to your exact location

  • Hand Smoke – Marks position clearly during daylight

Together they provide a complete marine distress signalling system.


Technical Overview

  • Product: Coastal Flare Pack

  • Approval: SOLAS compliant components

  • Signal Types: Rocket, Hand Flare, Hand Smoke

  • Use: Coastal, close-range & daytime distress signalling

  • Storage: Keep dry, accessible, and within expiry date


NZ Shipping & Safety Information

⚠️ Important:

  • Classified as Dangerous Goods

  • Shipping to business address or Mainfreight depot only

  • Cannot be delivered to residential addresses

  • Use only in genuine emergencies

  • 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