E-flares offer some unique benefits when compared to pyrotechnics. Learn how they might benefit you when boating. The post ...

The Coast Guard's Research Development, Test and Evaluation Program has been researching the suitability of light emitting diode (LED) devices as effective distress signals. The U.S. Coast Guard is ...

The U.S. Coast Guard has begun replacing traditional pyrotechnic flares on its cutters with electronic visual distress signaling devices (eVDSDs), citing longer operational life and reduced safety ...

A modern call for help is often accomplished via a GPS-equipped VHF radio, or an emergency position-indicating radio beacon (EPIRB) or other beacon. The best way to pinpoint your exact position, ...

“The advancement of Coast Guard missions to enhance maritime safety, protect the environment, and provide better electronic visual distress signal devices for recreational boaters that are safer to ...

DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The "Audible & Visual Signaling Devices - Market Analysis, Trends, and Forecasts" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. Audible and Visual Signaling ...

The United States Coast Guard (USGC) requires boaters to carry several unexpired visual distress signals on board, day and night. Pyrotechnic marine flares are a common type of distress signal, but ...

We have all read the stories of people getting lost or injured outdoors, and who signal for distress. Sure, sometimes they make some boneheaded mistakes. However, the outdoors is unpredictable, and ...