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Marine Flares Expired? Consider This Alternative

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The Sirius Signal SOS Distress Light aims to replace traditional marine flares. The SOS Distress Light is the first and only LED Visual Distress Signal Device accepted to completely replace dangerous and environmentally harmful pyrotechnic marine flares. It is battery-operated, buoyant, and lightweight. The SOS Distress Light can be hand-held, tethered, or hoisted aloft. Lasts HOURS compared to flares, which last minutes, or flare gun meteors, which last mere seconds.

Complies with all U.S. Coast Guard requirements for “Night Visual Distress Signals” 46 CFR 161.013
When combined with the included daytime distress signal flag, meets all USCG Federal Requirements for carriage of DAY and NIGHT VDS.
Designed, engineered, patented, and produced in the USA.

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Available through Sirius Signal’s website, siriussignal.com

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Wilson chicks November 21, 2015

I would like to purchase this product but don’t know where I can purchase this.

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1. Unknown Member November 21, 2015
  
  The SOS Distress Light is available through Sirius Signal’s website, siriussignal.com
  
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