IKAROS RED HAND FLARE, POLAR MK4, 341500 pleasure craft flares
- Product Code: 341500 pleasure craft flares
- Product SKU:
- Item Code: PYRO-HSN-RHF -
- Availability: In Stock
Please note:
- Any documentation or ID required for the purchase?
- Craft licence with IC of the owner.
- Owner must collect the above red hand flare
IKAROS Hand Flare Red
Our red hand flare is designed to give maximum output from a minimum size container.
This distress flare is a day and night, short-range handheld flare for ships, lifeboats and life rafts. It is also the best pinpoint signal for recreational boats.
The red hand flare has been developed from our parachute flare, which is known to be the best in the world. The case is made of corrosion-resistant steel and carries clear and simple instructions for use. This hand flare has been approved globally and meet the latest SOLAS regulations.
Specifications
IKAROS Hand Flare Red
| Light intensity | 15,000 cd |
| Burning duration | >60 s |
| Smoke time | - |
| Dimensions | 243 x 30 mm |
| Weight | 235 g |
| Ref. no. | 34 15 00 |
| USCG no. | 160.121/EC0575/MEDB00005F3 |
| SOLAS MED B | MEDB00005F3 |
Certificates
MED and USCG Certificates
Canada
Russia
United Kingdom – MER Certificates
IKAROS RED HAND FLARE, POLAR MK4, 341500
Applications
IKAROS handheld flare, red
For short-range distress signalling on ships, lifeboats and life rafts.
Also the best pinpoint signal for pleasure craft.
IKAROS handheld flare, white
A warn-off signal for use by vessels and pleasure craft.
IKAROS handheld flare, smoke
Designed for daylight distress.
- UK Approved ‘Red Ensign’ marked marine equipment.
Design and function
The case is made of corrosion-resistant steel and carries clear and simple instructions for use.
General
IKAROS handheld flares are designed to give maximum output for a minimum size. The flare compositions are developed from the IKAROS parachute flare, which is known to be the best in the world. IKAROS handheld flares are approved globally and meet the latest SOLAS 74/96 regulations.
Handheld red flares
The hand-held red is a short rangeHANDFLARE RED MK4 POLAR HANSSON-FLEMMING - IMPA 331314
手持火焰信号
Note: The
Dangerous Fireworks Act generally prohibits the possession or discharge of
firework-type pyrotechnics in Singapore without a license,
meaning only
officially required distress signals should be on board. [1,
2,
3]
Under the Maritime
and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) regulations, pleasure craft must carry
specific pyrotechnic visual distress signals to ensure safety at sea. [1]
Pyrotechnics Requirements for Pleasure Craft
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Partially or Fully Decked
Craft: Must be provided with 6 red hand
flares
stored in a suitable watertight container.
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·
Open Mechanically
Propelled Craft: Must be provided with 3
red hand flares stored in a suitable watertight container.
·
Expiry and Maintenance: All pyrotechnics must be checked regularly,
and any item marked with an expiry date must be replaced on or before that
date. [1,
3,
4]
Storage and Usage Guidelines
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·
Storage: Pyrotechnics must be stored in a dry,
clearly labelled, and easily accessible container, protected from heat and
moisture.
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·
Usage: These devices are for distress situations
and immediate assistance only.
·
·
Permit Required: A permit is required to
display high-intensity lights or discharge pyrotechnics or fireworks,
especially if outside of emergency situations. [1,
2, 3,
4,
5]
Key Safety Information
·
·
Inspection: Life-saving appliances, including flares,
are inspected to ensure they are on board and not damaged.
·
·
Alternative Distress Signals: While red hand flares
are the primary requirement, they are part of a larger, required set of
distress signals.
·
·
Personal
Watercraft:
The specific requirements for pyrotechnics may differ for personal
watercraft; check the
latest MPAsignificant guidelines for 2026. [1,
2,
3]
It is important
to ensure all pyrotechnics are type-approved, and the vessel must have a valid
pleasure craft licence issued by the
MPA. [1,
2]
·
Marine
Pyrotechnics – Maritime Safety & Distress Signalling
5 Dec 2025 — Marine pyrotechnics must be stored carefully to
ensure they remain safe, functional and ready for instant use during
emergencies. ...
Key Regulations & Safety Notes:
·
Storage: Pyrotechnics must be stored in a suitable
watertight container, easily accessible in an emergency.
·
·
Expiry Dates: All pyrotechnics must be within their expiry
date. If they have expired, they must be replaced.
·
·
Usage: These are for
emergency distress signaling only, not for celebratory use.
·
·
Types: The flares must be approved by a competent
authority (such as those approved under SOLAS). [1,
2,
3]
Note: The
Dangerous Fireworks Act generally prohibits the possession or discharge of
firework-type pyrotechnics in Singapore without a license,
meaning only
officially required distress signals should be on board. [1,
2,
3]
| FOURTH SCHEDULE |
| Regulation 24(1) |
| Safety requirements for pleasure craft licensed for private use |
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