The COMET Handflare Red SOLAS is a red handheld distress signal designed for marking your position in maritime emergencies, both day and night. It produces a minimum light intensity of 15,000 candela and burns for at least 60 seconds. The compact telescopic handle makes the flare easy to store and helps provide secure handling.
COMET Handflare Red SOLAS – Handheld Red Distress Flare. COMET Handflare Red SOLAS is a handheld red maritime distress signal designed to provide a clearly visible visual position marker in an emergency. Its bright red light has an intensity of 15,000 candela and burns for 60 seconds, making the signal visible in both daylight and darkness. The telescopic handle makes the flare more compact for storage. Its length is 175 mm when closed and 280 mm with the handle extended. According to the manufacturer, the flare is designed to withstand demanding environmental conditions and remain operational even after immersion in water. COMET Handflare Red SOLAS complies with SOLAS 74/88 requirements and has MED and USCG approvals. It is intended as part of maritime safety and rescue equipment and may be suitable for lifeboats and life rafts where required by the applicable regulations. ⚠️ Important maritime safety information COMET Handflare Red SOLAS may form part of the required safety equipment for lifeboats, life rafts and other vessels. Mandatory equipment requirements depend on the type and category of vessel, operating area and intended use. Always check the specific safety equipment requirements applicable to your vessel before purchase. ⚠️ Batch expiry date The expiry date of this product batch is 01/2030. This is a pyrotechnic distress signal. Always check the expiry date marked on the individual product and follow the manufacturer's instructions and safety warnings before use. Use COMET Handflare Red SOLAS is activated using a pull igniter. Before use, make sure that the signal is undamaged and within its valid service period. Use the flare only in an emergency and always follow the official instructions supplied with the product. Once activated, the signal burns for 60 seconds with a red flame and a light intensity of 15,000 candela, providing a highly visible position marker even in daylight. Important safety requirements Do not point the burning flare at people. Do not use indoors or in confined spaces. Keep out of reach of children. Do not use a damaged, dented or expired flare. Do not dismantle or modify the product. Keep away from sources of heat. Use only in an emergency. Always follow the safety instructions on the product and in the supplied documentation. Suitable for Handheld distress signalling at sea Maritime and vessel safety equipment Lifeboats and life rafts where required Commercial and recreational vessels according to applicable requirements Visually marking the position of a person or vessel Emergency signalling during both daytime and nighttime Why choose COMET Handflare Red SOLAS? 15,000 candela light intensity 60-second burning time Bright red visual distress signal Complies with SOLAS 74/88 MED and USCG approvals Compact telescopic handle 175 mm long when closed 280 mm long with the handle extended 28 mm diameter Suitable for daytime and nighttime signalling According to the manufacturer, designed to remain operational after immersion in water Technical specifications Specification Value Manufacturer COMET Product Handflare Red SOLAS Type Handheld flare / distress signal Signal colour Red Light intensity 15,000 candela Burning time 60 seconds Length 175 mm Extended length 280 mm Diameter 28 mm Weight 160 g NET weight 61 g Ignition Pull igniter Hazard class 1.4G UN number UN 0191 Use Day and night Approvals SOLAS / MED / USCG Batch expiry date 01/2030 Frequently asked questions What is a handheld distress flare? A handheld distress flare is a pyrotechnic emergency signal that produces a strong, highly visible light. It is used to visually mark the position of a person or vessel in distress. What is the COMET Handflare Red used for? It is designed to visually indicate the position of a person or vessel during an emergency, particularly in maritime situations where a clearly visible red distress signal is required. How long does the COMET Handflare Red burn? The flare burns for 60 seconds with a light intensity of 15,000 candela. Does the COMET Handflare Red SOLAS comply with SOLAS requirements? Yes. The product complies with SOLAS 74/88 requirements and, according to the manufacturer, has MED and USCG approvals. What is the expiry date of this product? The expiry date of this product batch is 01/2030. Always check the expiry date marked on the individual product before use. When is COMET Handflare Red the right choice? COMET Handflare Red SOLAS is a suitable choice when a bright, clearly visible red visual distress signal is required during an emergency. A handheld flare can help make the position of a person or vessel more visible to rescuers and people nearby. With a light intensity of 15,000 candela and a 60-second burning time, it provides a strong visual signal in both daylight and darkness. When selecting maritime safety equipment, always consider the type of vessel, operating area and the regulations applicable to that specific vessel. Expert recommendation For maritime safety equipment, it is important that a distress signal is readily accessible, properly stored and appropriate for the intended use. COMET Handflare Red SOLAS is a compact handheld flare with a bright red signal designed to visually mark a position during an emergency. Its 15,000-candela light intensity and 60-second burning time provide a strong signal during both daytime and nighttime. The telescopic handle is also practical for storage, reducing the closed length to just 175 mm. When preparing maritime safety equipment, it is worth checking which additional rescue, communication and signalling devices are required for the specific vessel and ensuring that all equipment remains within its valid service period. Recommended additional equipment Depending on the vessel and intended use, the maritime safety kit may also include: Other approved visual distress signals Life jackets Lifebuoys Waterproof communication equipment Other required maritime safety equipment Summary COMET Handflare Red SOLAS combines a bright red visual signal, 60-second burning time and compact telescopic handle. It is designed to visually mark the position of a person or vessel in an emergency and can form part of appropriate maritime safety and rescue equipment. Batch expiry date: 01/2030.
COMET Handflare Red SOLAS – Handheld Red Distress Flare. COMET Handflare Red SOLAS is a handheld red maritime distress signal designed to provide a clearly visible visual position marker in an emergency. Its bright red light has an intensity of 15,000 candela and burns for 60 seconds, making the signal visible in both daylight and darkness. The telescopic handle makes the flare more compact for storage. Its length is 175 mm when closed and 280 mm with the handle extended. According to the manufacturer, the flare is designed to withstand demanding environmental conditions and remain operational even after immersion in water. COMET Handflare Red SOLAS complies with SOLAS 74/88 requirements and has MED and USCG approvals. It is intended as part of maritime safety and rescue equipment and may be suitable for lifeboats and life rafts where required by the applicable regulations. ⚠️ Important maritime safety information COMET Handflare Red SOLAS may form part of the required safety equipment for lifeboats, life rafts and other vessels. Mandatory equipment requirements depend on the type and category of vessel, operating area and intended use. Always check the specific safety equipment requirements applicable to your vessel before purchase. ⚠️ Batch expiry date The expiry date of this product batch is 01/2030. This is a pyrotechnic distress signal. Always check the expiry date marked on the individual product and follow the manufacturer's instructions and safety warnings before use. Use COMET Handflare Red SOLAS is activated using a pull igniter. Before use, make sure that the signal is undamaged and within its valid service period. Use the flare only in an emergency and always follow the official instructions supplied with the product. Once activated, the signal burns for 60 seconds with a red flame and a light intensity of 15,000 candela, providing a highly visible position marker even in daylight. Important safety requirements Do not point the burning flare at people. Do not use indoors or in confined spaces. Keep out of reach of children. Do not use a damaged, dented or expired flare. Do not dismantle or modify the product. Keep away from sources of heat. Use only in an emergency. Always follow the safety instructions on the product and in the supplied documentation. Suitable for Handheld distress signalling at sea Maritime and vessel safety equipment Lifeboats and life rafts where required Commercial and recreational vessels according to applicable requirements Visually marking the position of a person or vessel Emergency signalling during both daytime and nighttime Why choose COMET Handflare Red SOLAS? 15,000 candela light intensity 60-second burning time Bright red visual distress signal Complies with SOLAS 74/88 MED and USCG approvals Compact telescopic handle 175 mm long when closed 280 mm long with the handle extended 28 mm diameter Suitable for daytime and nighttime signalling According to the manufacturer, designed to remain operational after immersion in water Technical specifications Specification Value Manufacturer COMET Product Handflare Red SOLAS Type Handheld flare / distress signal Signal colour Red Light intensity 15,000 candela Burning time 60 seconds Length 175 mm Extended length 280 mm Diameter 28 mm Weight 160 g NET weight 61 g Ignition Pull igniter Hazard class 1.4G UN number UN 0191 Use Day and night Approvals SOLAS / MED / USCG Batch expiry date 01/2030 Frequently asked questions What is a handheld distress flare? A handheld distress flare is a pyrotechnic emergency signal that produces a strong, highly visible light. It is used to visually mark the position of a person or vessel in distress. What is the COMET Handflare Red used for? It is designed to visually indicate the position of a person or vessel during an emergency, particularly in maritime situations where a clearly visible red distress signal is required. How long does the COMET Handflare Red burn? The flare burns for 60 seconds with a light intensity of 15,000 candela. Does the COMET Handflare Red SOLAS comply with SOLAS requirements? Yes. The product complies with SOLAS 74/88 requirements and, according to the manufacturer, has MED and USCG approvals. What is the expiry date of this product? The expiry date of this product batch is 01/2030. Always check the expiry date marked on the individual product before use. When is COMET Handflare Red the right choice? COMET Handflare Red SOLAS is a suitable choice when a bright, clearly visible red visual distress signal is required during an emergency. A handheld flare can help make the position of a person or vessel more visible to rescuers and people nearby. With a light intensity of 15,000 candela and a 60-second burning time, it provides a strong visual signal in both daylight and darkness. When selecting maritime safety equipment, always consider the type of vessel, operating area and the regulations applicable to that specific vessel. Expert recommendation For maritime safety equipment, it is important that a distress signal is readily accessible, properly stored and appropriate for the intended use. COMET Handflare Red SOLAS is a compact handheld flare with a bright red signal designed to visually mark a position during an emergency. Its 15,000-candela light intensity and 60-second burning time provide a strong signal during both daytime and nighttime. The telescopic handle is also practical for storage, reducing the closed length to just 175 mm. When preparing maritime safety equipment, it is worth checking which additional rescue, communication and signalling devices are required for the specific vessel and ensuring that all equipment remains within its valid service period. Recommended additional equipment Depending on the vessel and intended use, the maritime safety kit may also include: Other approved visual distress signals Life jackets Lifebuoys Waterproof communication equipment Other required maritime safety equipment Summary COMET Handflare Red SOLAS combines a bright red visual signal, 60-second burning time and compact telescopic handle. It is designed to visually mark the position of a person or vessel in an emergency and can form part of appropriate maritime safety and rescue equipment. Batch expiry date: 01/2030.
