FDF Nautica

The Elios handheld red distress flare, SOLAS-certified, is designed for sending emergency signals at sea. This compact flare produces an extremely bright red light (approx. 15,000 candela) for a minimum of 60 seconds, ensuring your distress signal is visible over long distances and at night. Its rugged, waterproof construction guarantees reliable performance even after immersion, and the ergonomic handle with pull-cord ignition makes it easy to use under stress. “Elios” is a compact yet vital part of any boat, yacht, or liferaft emergency kit, greatly increasing your chances of being seen and rescued when needed.

• Ultra-bright red flame (~15,000 cd) – the flare emits a dazzling light visible for multiple nautical miles at night or in poor visibility. Burn time: minimum 60 seconds of continuous signal
• SOLAS 74/96 approved – conforms to international maritime standards for distress signals. Suitable for use on ship liferafts, commercial and recreational vessels (compliant with 2013/29/EU directive, EN 16263:2015)
• All-weather reliability: waterproof casing and ignition mechanism works even after submersion. Resistant to extreme temperatures, rain, and high winds – ensures ignition and steady burn without failure
• Simple pull activation: built-in pull-wire trigger – a firm tug is all that’s needed to light the flare. No separate caps to fumble with – everything is integrated for one-handed, quick deployment
• Compact size and ergonomic grip: fits easily in a lifejacket pocket or emergency kit. The handle is non-slip and comfortable, allowing a secure hold even when wearing gloves or when hands are wet

The FDF Nautica Vulcan is a buoyant orange smoke signal designed for daytime maritime emergencies. It emits dense orange smoke for approximately 3 minutes, ensuring high visibility to rescuers. Its floating design allows deployment on water, making it ideal for use from ships, life rafts, or pleasure boats. Compliant with SOLAS safety regulations, this signal is an essential part of any vessel’s emergency kit.

• Burn time: ~3 minutes of continuous thick orange smoke
• High-visibility orange color for effective daytime distress signaling
• Buoyant canister – floats on water even in rough seas
• Safe to use in water with fuel/oil present (no open flame)
• SOLAS 74/96 approved (MED LSA Code compliant); 4-year service life before replacement

The FDF Orion Red Parachute Rocket Flare is a long-range distress signal for maritime emergencies. When launched, it shoots a bright red flare to approximately 300 m altitude, where a parachute deploys to slow its descent. The flare burns intensely (~30,000 candela) for about 40 seconds, ensuring maximum visibility over a wide area. SOLAS-approved and exceeding the range of hand flares, this rocket is critical for signaling distress especially at night or offshore.

• Launches to about 300+ meters (1,000+ feet) altitude, covering a vast visibility range
• Brilliant red parachute flare (~30,000 cd) burns for ~40 sec, descending slowly under parachute
• Highly conspicuous over long distances at night and in low-visibility conditions
• Simple operation: pull-wire/trigger launch – rocket fires safely skyward, deploying flare reliably
• SOLAS 74/96 approved distress rocket – essential for offshore voyages (4-year shelf life before replacement)