Captain's Blog

Western Australia’s is removing parachute rocket flares from the required safety equipment list for recreational vessels from 1 September 2026 – and it has generated lots of discussion across the marine sector.

In recent years, electronic visual distress signals – commonly known as E-Flares – have emerged as a popular alternative to traditional pyrotechnic flares for marine safety. Compact, reusable, and easy to handle, these battery-powered devices emit a bright strobe light visible for miles.