Ikaros Line Thrower vs Light & Smoke Signal

Distress Signals comparison · 2 products · View all Distress Signals

The Ocean Safety Ikaros Line Thrower and Comet Light & Smoke Signal are both distress signals products certified to MED and SOLAS. Key difference: Weight — Ikaros Line Thrower is 4 kg vs Light & Smoke Signal at 3.3 kg.

Ikaros Line Thrower
Light & Smoke Signal

Specification comparison

Specification Ikaros Line Thrower Light & Smoke Signal
Line Capacity 300 m
Weight 4 kg 3.3 kg
Line Strength >2300 N
Dimensions 34 x 23 cm 375 (H) x 183 (dia) mm
Smoke Duration 15 min
Light Duration 15 hours (minimum)
Light Intensity 2 candela
Color Orange smoke
Temperature Range 1 to +30 C
Attachment Line Length 4 m
Compatible Lifebuoy Weight 4.0 kg
Part Number 9181600

Certification comparison

Certification Ikaros Line Thrower Light & Smoke Signal
MED ✓ ✓
SOLAS ✓ ✓
USCG — Not listed ✓

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Data sources

Ikaros Line Thrower
Data from oceansafety.com ·
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Light & Smoke Signal
Data from comet-marine.com ·
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