Man Overboard MK9 Lifebuoy Marker

The Man overboard MK9 compact Lifebuoy marker can be used day or night to mark the position of man overboard. 

The marker produces dense orange smoke for 15 minutes and features two self-contained, inversion switched, LED lights which far exceed SOLAS requirements.

Ships are required to carry 2 markers, one mounted on each bridge wing with the brackets supplied and attached by line to a 4kg Lifebuoy.

The signal is used to mark the position of a man overboard by day or night. It can be automatically deployed by releasing the attached lifebuoy or manually activated.

Features

• Height: 375mm 
• Diameter: 183mm 
• Weight: 3.3 kg 
• Weight – including bracket and angles: 3.85 kg 
• Net Explosive Content: 1.287 kg 
• Lamps (bulbs): 2 x 3.6v 2.0A 
• Temperature range: -30°C to +65°C 
• Burning time: 15 minutes 
• Colour of light: white 
• Duration: 2 candela for 2 hours 
• Use with lifebuoy weighing:  4.0 kg 
• Attach to lifebuoy with line:  4m long, 9.5mm diameter

Storage 

This compact unit is ideally stored in good magazine conditions in an upright position, mounted to its stainless-steel bracket in our original packaging. 

Onboard vessel: Two units are normally required to be carried. Mounted inverted and attached to a lifebuoy. Usually positioned on each bridge wing and need a clear, uninterrupted drop into the water.

Product warning:

• Produces dense orange smoke – do not inhale
• Do not fire in a confined space
• Keep out of reach of children
• Only for emergency use at sea
• If damaged or dented, do not use
• Do not dismantle
• Keep away from sources of heat
• Do not use after expiry date

Disposal

The Man overboard MK9 compact Lifebuoy marker is a hazardous item and need to be disposed of responsibly through approved channels and in accordance with local regulations. Please contact NovaMarine regarding disposal services.