Marine Flares & Emergency Distress Signals

Why Choose Fisheries Supply for Marine Flares?

Fisheries Supply is your premier source for USCG-approved marine flare kits and boat flares, offering a comprehensive range of visual distress signals and emergency flares. Our durable, waterproof canisters are stocked with essential pyrotechnics, including 30-minute coastal red flares and signaling smoke floats, capable of alerting rescuers day and night, even miles offshore. Whether you operate oceangoing motor yachts or coastal power cruisers, our representatives will recommend the optimal emergency signaling devices based on your craft size, typical range, liferaft capacity, and longevity specifications.

Marine Flares

Our marine flares are designed to meet and exceed US Coast Guard standards for the highest level of safety for both recreational and commercial vessels. Make sure to check expiration dates at the start of each boating season.

Our products include:

• Handheld Marine Flares: Easy to use and highly visible, perfect for close-range signaling.
• Aerial Flares: Ideal for long-distance signaling, ensuring visibility over greater distances.
• Smoke Signals: Effective for daytime use, providing a large, visible signal.
• Marine Flare Kits: Our boat flare kits include LED SOS distress lights, flags, and whistles.

Trusted Brands

We supply premium flare brands like ACR and Orion, known for their reliability and performance. These brands are trusted by mariners worldwide and are designed to function in the harshest marine environments.

To learn more about emergency flares for boat, read our articles on marine flare requirements and safety, how to activate a hand held flare or learn about the SOS Distress light. Shop now for safety flares and save or browse our great selection of boat air horns.

Fequently Asked Questions

What is the number of distress flares needed on a recreational boat?
Boats that are 6 meters or smaller require 3 flares, not including smoke signals. Boats ranging from 6 to 9 meters should carry 6 flares, not including smoke signals. Boats over 9 meters should carry at least 12 flares, not including smoke signals.
What color is an emergency flare?
Regardless of the type of flare you use, the color of an emergency flare must be red.