PITTSBURGH, Nov. 25, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- "I wanted to establish a new lighting system that is universally recognized as an urgent call for help," said an inventor, from Brampton, ON, Canada, "so I ...

Visual distress signals (VDS) are mandatory on most boats but hopefully never needed. VDS come in various flavors. You should not only check at the start of every season to make sure your flares are ...

Distress flares are vital to boating safety, but pyrotechnic flares can pose a safety hazard to people not trained in their use. In addition, expired flares can create environmental hazards through ...

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 ...

Sirius Signal launches the A-1001, featuring the 'Mini Solo'--the world's smallest USCG-legal electronic flare. This device replaces hazardous pyrotechnics with a high-intensity white SOS LED and ...