AS PER SOLAS CH 3 REG 6.3 Distress flares Not less than 12 rocket parachute flares, complying with the requirements of section 3.1 of the Code, shall be carried and be stowed on or near the navigation bridge. Additional to mentioned above 2 Buoyant smoke signals, 4 Rocket parachute & 6 Hand flares are to be present in each of the survival craft. FURTHER DETAILS ON PYROTECHNICS AS PER LSA CODE  ROCKET PARACHUTE FLARES (Section 3.1 of the IMO LSA Code)   The rocket parachute flare shall: Be contained in a water-resistant casing; Have brief instructions or … [Read more...]