Flare demonstration

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BWA holds free public flare demonstrations, to allow the public to come and let off their own flares (or use our limited supply). At the 2000 Pt Walter demonstration, Transport Officers were on hand to answer any safety questions and Channel 31 boating show "Tight Lines" recorded it. Because of the success of this day and the need to educate the public in this important area of boat safety we repeated it at the Mandurah Boat Show.
Flare demo at Mandurah
Flare Demonstration at Mandurah Boat Show, October 2001

Pt Walter, Faceless phill filming DOT officers Pt Walter, a visitor having a go.

Flare Demonstration At Point Walter, October 2000

Flares
Hand Held Red: Two hand held red flares or two parachute distress rockets. These flares are best used at night time but can be used during the day as they expel a large volume of smoke and burn extremely brightly.

Orange Smoke: Along with the two hand held red flares you are also required to carry two hand held orange smoke signals or one smoke canister. These flares are only suitable for daylight hours and are best used when you are in sight of land, another vessel or aircraft.

DPI Transport requires that your safety equipment be kept in a very good and serviceable condition. It must also be easily accessible in an emergency. It is recommended that you store your flares in a water tight container.

All flares and smoke signals must meet either Australian Standard AS2092, or Australian Uniform Shipping Laws Code specifications.

Between 2 and 5 Nautical Miles of the Mainland Shore

As for within 2 nautical miles plus:

EPIRB
An EPIRB is required to be carried if you are operating beyond 2 nautical miles from the mainland shore or more than 400 metres from an island located more than 2 nautical miles from the mainland shore. An EPIRB is not required if operating in the metropolitan exempt area.

More than 5 Nautical Miles from the Mainland Shore

As for between 2 and 5 nautical miles plus:

Parachute Distress Flares
Two parachute distress flares. You do not need to carry hand held red flares as well as parachute distress flares.