No compromise on quality for more than 100 years
THE WORLD’S LEADING PYROTECHNIC MARINE RESCUE SIGNALLING PRODUCTS.
No compromise on quality for more than 100 years
COMMERCIAL AND LEISURE DISTRESS SIGNALS YOU CAN CONFIDENTLY RELY ON.

Our products
When you specify lifesaving equipment for your vessel, you need to know beyond any doubt that it is the most reliable and cost-effective available. With Pains Wessex advanced pyrotechnic marine distress signals, you can be sure that you have made the right choice.
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With distributors in over 70 countries, our range of SOLAS, MED and USCG approved distress signals is available in most major ports worldwide. To find your nearest local distributor or stockist, please click below.
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Safety & training
The safety of those who live, work and play on the oceans is of paramount importance to our business, which is why we have designed a range of bespoke training programmes to support crew safety onboard.
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UAVE D50 UAS. Redefining Tactical ISR for the Modern Battlefield
In an era where intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) capabilities define mission success, the UAVE D50 is setting a new standard in long range, wide…
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IDEX 2025
Wescom Defence will be exhibiting at IDEX 2025 at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre on February 17th-21st, 2025 on Stand 03-A29. Contact us to book…
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Class M, The Future of AIS MOB Safety, What You Need to Know
What Is Class M and How Will It Impact Marine Safety? Class M is a regulation that aims to improve safety at sea. Introduced by…
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Wescom Group acquires leading safety technology company BCB International Ltd.
World-leading survival solutions manufacturer Wescom Group has expanded its influence in the safety technology market through the acquisition of Cardiff based, BCB International Ltd. A…
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Events & Exhibitions
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Wescom Defence will be exhibiting at IDEX 2025 at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre on February 17th-21st, 2025 on Stand 03-A29. Contact us to book…

As the world’s largest leisure marine exhibition, we’re excited to showcase our full range of survival solutions at METSTRADE 2024 Amsterdam. Join us on Stand…