Pinpoint Red Hand Flare – SOLAS Marine Distress Signal (60s Burn)

Powerful Close-Range Emergency Signalling for Fast Rescue

The Pinpoint Red Hand Flare is a SOLAS-approved marine distress signal designed for short-range, high-visibility emergency use. Producing an intense red flame for approximately 60 seconds, this handheld flare helps rescuers quickly pinpoint your exact location in both day and night conditions.

A must-have piece of marine safety equipment for Kiwi boaties, this flare belongs in every grab bag, flare kit, liferaft, and onboard safety pack.

Key Features

• SOLAS Approved – Meets international marine safety standards

• Bright Red Distress Flame – Highly visible in all conditions

• Approx. 60 Second Burn Time – Reliable emergency signalling window

• Pinpoint Location Signal – Ideal when rescue vessels are nearby

• Day & Night Use – Effective in low light and daylight conditions

• Compact & Waterproof – Built for harsh marine environments

• Simple Strike Ignition – Fast activation in emergencies

• Trusted Worldwide – Used by commercial and recreational vessels

Why Every NZ Boat Should Carry Hand Flares

Red hand flares are one of the most important final-stage distress signals, used to guide rescuers directly to your position once they are in the vicinity.

Essential for:

• Coastal & offshore boating

• Emergency grab bags / ditch kits

• Liferafts & abandon-ship safety packs

• Trailer boats & launch boats

• Kayaks & small craft safety kits

• Commercial & recreational vessels

Hand flares provide a bright, unmistakable distress signal and are recommended as core boating safety equipment in New Zealand.

How To Use

1. Remove cap and strike ignition

2. Flare ignites instantly

3. Hold downwind at arm’s length

4. Bright red flame burns for approx. 60 seconds

5. Guides rescuers to your exact location

Technical Specifications

• Product: Pinpoint Red Hand Flare

• Approval: SOLAS compliant

• Burn Time: Approx. 60 seconds

• Signal Colour: Intense Red

• Use: Day & Night marine distress signalling

• Activation: Strike ignition

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

NZ Shipping & Safety Information

⚠️ Important:

• Classified as Dangerous Goods

• Shipping available to business address or Mainfreight depot only

• Cannot be delivered to residential addresses

• Use only in genuine emergencies

• Dispose of expired flares through 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