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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Flares spark sea rescue

Red flares seen off Eastbourne sparked a sea rescue by the RNLI. Solent Coastguard asked Eastbourne RNLI to investigate after reports of red flares eight…
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Kayaker rescue features flare

RNLI crew rescued five kayakers in difficulty off the Welsh coast with the help of an illuminating flare. The coastguard reported one June afternoon that…
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Crew of sinking vessel rescued after firing flare

Two Mexicans on board a sinking boat have been recused off San Diego by US Coast Guards after firing a flare. Joint Harbor Command Center…
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Illuminating flare used in rescue

Aran Islands RNLI saw a flare and rescued three people from a dinghy, which was taking on water in the Atlantic. Following a 999 call,…
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