This webpage is 3 years old but it does provide an email address at the bottom you might try to see if they'll give you an update.
https://letstalktransportation.ca/electronic-visual-distress-signals-instead-of-pyrotechnic-signals Ken H. On Wed, 16 Jun 2021 at 20:51, Marek Dziedzic via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > Hello, > > > > This is a question to Canadian list members… > > > > Has anyone researched the use of electronic flares (e.g., Sirius C-1001) > as a replacement for the pyrotechnic flares in Canada? So far, I found that > they can be used, but that they do not _*replace*_ the need for the > proper flares (6 or 12 of them depending on the boat length). > > > > I know that in 2014 there was a movement to influence the change in the > Transport Canada rules, but I did not find anything that would indicate > that the change took place. > > > > Of course, USCG accepts the eFlares as a replacement to pyrotechnic > flares, but this does not make any difference here. > > > > I had a look and my flares expired, so I need to buy something. It would > be that much easier if I could buy an eFlare which has no expiration date. > > > > If you know anything on that topic, please share. > > > > Thanks > > > > Marek Dziedzic > > 1994 C270 Legato > > Ottawa, ON > Thanks to all of the subscribers that contributed to the list to help with > the costs involved. If you want to show your support to the list - use > PayPal to send contribution -- https://www.paypal.me/stumurray Thanks > - Stu
Thanks to all of the subscribers that contributed to the list to help with the costs involved. If you want to show your support to the list - use PayPal to send contribution -- https://www.paypal.me/stumurray Thanks - Stu
