Distress Flares: Types of Approved Distress Flares

There are four types of approved distress flares:

Type A: Rocket parachute flare (red)
Type B: Multi-star flare (red)
Type C: Hand-held flare (red)
Type D: Smoke signal—buoyant or hand-held (orange)

Rocket Parachute Flare — Type A: Rocket Parachute Flare (red)

Multi-Star Flare — Type B: Multi-Star Flare (red)

Hand-Held Flare — Type C: Hand-Held Flare (red)

Smoke Signal — Type D: Smoke Signal—Buoyant or Hand-Held (orange)

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