Manoverboard Mk8

Combined light and smoke Man Overboard Lifebuoy marker.

SOLAS Approved Product

SOLAS Approved Product

The Pains Wessex Manoverboard MK8 Lifebuoy Marker is normally mounted on a Ships Bridgewing attached to a 4 kg Lifebuoy. It is automatically or manually deployed to mark the position of a person in the water by day or night. Featuring a self-activated lighting system which exceeds SOLAS requirements for 2 candela light output and 2 hours duration, plus providing 15 minutes of dense orange smoke. Ships are required to fit at least two markers.

Order Codes:

  • 53775
Manoverboard Mk8 Datasheet(PDF 716 KB)
Height453 mm (17.8 inches)
Diameter275 mm (10.8 inches)
Weight4.7 Kg
Weight Including Bracket6.7 Kg
Temp Op Min1 C (33.8 °F)
Temp Op Max30 C (86.0 °F)
Temp Store Min-30 °C
Temp Store Max+65 °C
Light Intensity2 candela
Lamps Bulbs2x2 . 4V 1.2A
Flare ColorOrange
Use With Lifebuoy Weighing4.0 Kg
Attach To Lifebuoy With Line4 m (13 feet)
When to Use

Used in an emergency to mark position of a man overboard by day or night. Deployed by attached 4 kg lifebuoy. Provides 15 minutes of dense orange smoke. Far exceeds SOLAS requirements of 2 hours at 2 candela for light output and duration. Safe to use on petrol or oil covered water. Lithium battery sealed for life - no annual replacement. Automatic or manual deployment. Universal stainless steel mounting bracket. Tested to survive a 60m drop into water (SOLAS 30m). Ideal for use on ships or rigs with high freeboard.

Storage Requirements

Store upright in mounting bracket in original packaging.

Disposal

Hazardous item, dispose of responsibly through approved channels in accordance with local regulations.

Declaration Of Conformity
Declaration Of Conformity(PDF 147 KB)
Certificate Of Approval
Certificate Of Approval (European Union)(PDF 255 KB)
Certificate Of Approval (South Africa)(PDF 255 KB)
Certificate Of Approval (Russian Federation)(PDF 148 KB)
Certificate Of Approval (New Zealand)(PDF 160 KB)
Certificate Of Approval (Canada)(PDF 2 MB)
Certificate Of Approval (Singapore)(PDF 242 KB)
MED Module D
MED Module D (European Union)(PDF 94 KB)
Material Safety Datasheet
Material Safety Datasheet (English)(PDF 50 KB)
Material Safety Datasheet (Norwegian)(PDF 469 KB)
Material Safety Datasheet (Spanish)(PDF 463 KB)
Packing Specification
Packing Specification (English)(PDF 2 MB)
Transport Approval Certificate
Transport Approval Certificate (United States)(PDF 196 KB)
Transport Approval Certificate (Germany)(PDF 868 KB)
1.4S
Type Fibreboard Box
Maximum Quantity Per Pack 2
Pack Dimensions 41 x 26 x 49 cm
Estimate Gross Weight 14.4 Kg
Estimate Net Weight 13.4 Kg
Net Explosive Content Per Pack 3.44 Kg
Hazard Class 1.4S
UN Number UN0507: Signals, smoke
Transport Method Road, Sea or Air
 

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