Marine Advisory: 04/2025 - Voluntary replacement of rocket parachute flares Kokusai Kakoh Co., Ltd / Type: KP-16

SUBJECT: Voluntary replacement of rocket parachute flares Kokusai Kakoh Co., Ltd / Type: KP-16

Dear Shipowner/Operator/Master/Recognized Organization:

This Marine Advisory is to bring to the attention of Shipowners/Operators/Master and Recognized organizations the voluntary recall notice concerning the Rocket Parachute Flares (Type:KP-16) issued by Kokusai Kakoh Co., Ltd on their website: https://www.kokusai-kakoh.co.jp/kp-16en.html

Background

Kokusai Kakoh Co., Ltd. has issued a notice of the replacement of the following rocket parachute flares due to performance issues related to the specified altitude and burning time when fired:

➢ Product name/type: Kokusai Kakoh Co., Ltd. Rocket parachute flares Type: KP-16 ➢ Date of manufacture: From February 2021 to July 2024

Guidance

The Liberian recommends the replacement of the rocket parachute flares Type: KP-16 manufactured by Kokusai Kakoh Co., Ltd. in accordance according to the provided by the manufacturer “Instructions (for outside of Japan)”.

The instructions contained steps on how to identify the rocket parachute flares and where to find the nearest Comet distributors for WesCom Signal & Rescue.

For questions regarding this note please contact this Administration’s Regulations and Standards Department at email: regsandstandards@liscr.com or via telephone number +1 703 790 3434.

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