Orion 800 SOLAS Red Parachute Rocket Flare | USCG
Orion 800 SOLAS Red Parachute Rocket Flare | USCG — Product description
The Orion 800 is a SOLAS-grade red parachute rocket, the distress signal you want when you're offshore and need to be seen. It climbs to around 1,150 feet, burns at 30,000 candela, and holds for up to 40 seconds under its own parachute. Day or night, it puts the light where rescuers can find it.
When you're offshore and something goes wrong, you need a signal that gets above the horizon and stays there long enough to be seen. That's exactly what the Orion 800 does. It's a SOLAS-grade red parachute rocket, the kind of distress signal that carries real weight with the Coast Guard and rescue crews.
Fire it and the rocket climbs to around 1,150 feet before the flare ignites and drifts back down under its own parachute. Up there it burns at 30,000 candela, a hard, bright red star that holds for up to 40 seconds. That mix of height and brightness is the whole point. A handheld flare sits low and burns out fast. A parachute rocket puts the light where a passing ship or aircraft actually has a chance to spot it, and the slow descent buys you time to be found.
It works day or night. Red reads as distress in any light, and at 30,000 candela it cuts through haze and dusk when a dimmer signal would wash out.
This is serious offshore gear. It carries SOLAS LSA Code 3.1 approval, USCG approval 160.036/A15/0, and Transport Canada approval TC-002-032-067. If you run beyond the sight of land, cross to the islands, or your insurer or a race committee requires SOLAS-grade signals aboard, this is the flare that checks the box. Each rocket ships with a safety and instruction manual, and you'll want to read it before you ever need to fire one. Learn the launch sequence on a calm afternoon, not in an emergency.
A few honest notes. Pyrotechnic flares carry an expiration date stamped on the body, and the Coast Guard only counts in-date flares toward your required equipment. Check the date when it arrives and set a reminder to rotate it out before it lapses. Keep it dry, keep it accessible, and make sure everyone aboard knows where it lives and how to use it. When you actually need one of these, you won't have time to go looking.
Key Features
- Climbs to about 1,150 feet before igniting, putting the signal high above the horizon where ships and aircraft can see it
- Burns at 30,000 candela, a bright red star that holds attention in daylight or darkness
- Burn time up to 40 seconds under parachute, giving rescuers time to take a bearing on you
- SOLAS LSA Code 3.1 approved for offshore and international distress signaling
- USCG approved (160.036/A15/0) and Transport Canada approved (TC-002-032-067)
- Red signal color, the universal color for marine distress
- Ships with a safety and instruction manual so you can train before you need it
Why Buy from NVN Marine
- Authorized Orion reseller, full manufacturer warranty
- NMEA member and ABYC certified, advice from real boat techs
- Same-day shipping before 3 PM ET on in-stock items
- NY headquarters and Fort Lauderdale flagship retail store
Technical specifications
| Title | Orion 800 SOLAS Red Parachute Rocket Signal Flare |
|---|---|
| Brand | Orion |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 800 |
| UPC | 077403521623 |
| Signal Type | Aerial parachute rocket |
| Signal Color | Red |
| Peak Altitude | Up to 1,150 ft |
| Brightness | 30,000 candela |
| Burn Time | Up to 40 seconds |
| Day/Night Use | Day and night signaling |
| SOLAS Approval | SOLAS LSA Code 3.1 |
| USCG Approval | 160.036/A15/0 |
| Transport Canada Approval | TC-002-032-067 |
| Includes | Safety and instruction manual |
Frequently asked questions
How high does the Orion 800 go?
It climbs to around 1,150 feet before the flare ignites and drifts down under its parachute. That height is what gets the signal above the horizon so a distant ship or aircraft has a real chance of seeing it.
How bright is it?
30,000 candela. That's a hard, bright red star, bright enough to cut through haze and dusk. Combined with the altitude, that brightness is what drives how far away it can be spotted at night.
How long does it burn?
Up to 40 seconds while it descends under the parachute. The slow drop is deliberate, it keeps the light in the air long enough for someone to take a bearing on your position.
Can I use it during the day as well as at night?
Yes. Red reads as distress in any light, and at 30,000 candela the Orion 800 is bright enough to be seen in daylight, not just after dark.
Is it Coast Guard approved?
Yes. It carries USCG approval 160.036/A15/0, SOLAS LSA Code 3.1 approval, and Transport Canada approval TC-002-032-067, so it meets offshore and international distress-signal requirements.
Do flares expire?
They do. Pyrotechnic flares have an expiration date stamped on the body, and the Coast Guard only counts in-date flares toward your required equipment. Check the date when it arrives and rotate it out before it lapses.
How is a parachute rocket different from a handheld flare?
A handheld flare burns low, at arm's length, and is gone fast. This rocket launches the signal to about 1,150 feet and lowers it slowly under a parachute, so the light is far higher and visible over a much greater distance.
