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Transport Canada > Marine Safety Home Page > Transport Publications | Marine Safety > Small Fishing Vessel Safety Manual (2003) | TP 10038 | Marine Safety

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Distress Flares

Fishing vessels are required to carry flares as described below.

Man igniting a parachute flare, head averted. The Parachute flare is easily seen from the surface or the air, and burns at least 40 seconds.  



Man igniting a "Multi-star" flare. The "Multi-star" flare is also easily seen from the surface or the air. It burns four to five seconds. (If a single star shell is used, two shells should be carried for every flare.)  



Close-up of hand igniting another "Multi-star" flare.



* For specific Regulation Requirements check the Regulations that apply to your vessel.  

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