Deck General · EPIRBs & Distress Signals
A rocket parachute flare, when fired, should reach a height of at least:
- A100 metres
- B300 metres✓ Correct
- C500 metres
- D1000 metres
Explanation
SOLAS requires rocket parachute flares to reach a minimum height of 300 metres (approximately 1000 feet). The parachute slows descent so the flare burns for at least 40 seconds, maximizing the distance from which it can be seen.
Authority: SOLAS
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