COMET, LINETHROWER 250, SOLAS APPROVED

Art Nos. Complete unit 9160400 · Body and line 9160500 · Rocket 9162700

A self-contained line-throwing appliance consisting of a weatherproof plastic casing with end cap, twist-grip trigger assembly, rocket and line. To comply with SOLAS requirements, four complete rocket and line assemblies (Art. No. 9160400) should be carried on board. The device has a throwing range of between 230m and 250m. A solid propellant is used which guarantees a highly accurate flight path even in strong sidewinds.

Application

The Comet Linethrower 250 is designed for ease of operation in the most extreme weather conditions. It can be used in all situations where a line is required to be passed accurately and quickly, these include:-

• All line-throwing operations at sea between vessels, ship-to-shore, shore-to-ship and shore based rescue services.
• Rescue of swimmers in distress.
• Line carrying across obstacles and rough terrain.

Specifications

Projects a line to a nominal range of 250m in calm conditions.

• Length: 33 cm (13.0”)
• Height: 31.3 cm (12.3”)
• Diameter: 20.5 cm (8.1”)
• Weight: 4.4 kg (9.7 lb)
• Rocket Weight Max: 472g (1 lb)
• Explosive Content Max.:118g (4.16 oz.)
• Line breaking strain: >2 kn

Approvals

Conforms to: BAM-P2-0014, 0589-P2-0016, SOLAS 74 as amended, IMO resolutions MSC. 81(70) Part 1, (MED) 96/98/EC, BGV 424. 002, SAS S010012, USCG - and other major maritime authorities worldwide