Pains Wessex Man Overboard MK9 Compact Lifebuoy Marker

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Mark the position of a man overboard

The Pains Wessex Man Overboard MK9 Compact Lifebuoy Marker is normally mounted on a ship's bridge wing attached to a 4kg lifebuoy. It's automatically or manually deployed to mark the position of a person in the water by day or night. Featuring a self-activated LED lighting system which exceeds SOLAS requirements for 2 candela light output and 2 hours duration, plus providing 15 minutes of dense orange smoke. Ships are required to fit at least two markers.

Storage
This compact unit is ideally stored in good magazine conditions in an upright position, mounted to its stainless steel bracket in our original packaging. Onboard vessel: Two units are normally required to be carried. Mounted inverted and attached to a lifebuoy. Usually positioned on each bridge wing and need a clear, uninterrupted drop into the water.

Application

• Day and night signal attached to 4kg lifebuoy and used in an emergency to mark the position of man overboard
• Provides 15 minutes of dense orange smoke
• Far exceeds SOLAS requirements of 2 hours at 2 candela for light output and duration
• Safe to use on petrol or oil covered water
• Lithium batteries sealed for life - no annual replacement
• Screw fit, inversion switched, LED light units
• Automatic or manual deployment
• Universal stainless steel mounting bracket. Usually mounted on a ships bridge wing
• Approved mounting height: 56m - but manufacturer tested to survive 100m drop into water. (SOLAS only requires 30m)
• Ideal for use on ships or rigs with high freeboar

Pains Wessex Man Overboard MK9 Compact Lifebuoy Marker Features:

• Automatically or manually deployed to mark the position of a person in the water by day or night
• Self-activated LED lighting system which exceeds SOLAS requirements for 2 candela light output and 2 hours duration, plus providing 15 minutes of dense orange smoke

Pains Wessex Man Overboard MK9 Compact Lifebuoy Marker Specifications:

• Height: 375mm (14.76 in)
• Diameter: 183mm (7.20 in)
• Weight: 3.3 kg (7.27 lb.)
• Weight – including bracket and angles: 3.85 kg (8.5 lb.)
• Net Explosive Content: 1.287 kg (2.84 lb)
• Lamps (bulbs): 2 x 3.6v 2.0A
• Temperature range: -30°C to +65°C
• Burning time: 15 minutes
• Colour of light: white
• Duration: 2 candela for 2 hours
• Use with lifebuoy weighing: 4.0 kg (8.82 lb.)
• Attach to lifebuoy with line: 4m (13ft) long, 9.5mm (0.37 in) diameter

Dangerous Goods Shipping

This item is classified as a Dangerous Good and must be processed by a specialised courier. Please therefore allow an extra 1-7 days above the usual shipping time.

Please note that Dangerous Goods delivery might not be possible if you live somewhere with alternative mail delivery such as a plane or ferry. Please confirm with your local courier if they can deliver Dangerous Goods.

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