Description

Self-contained line throwing appliance. Plastic launcher with 250m of 4mm dia. line. Needs to be fitted with 50080 rocket prior to use. Typically 4 units required to be carried on SOLAS vessels. Replace container along with every third set of rockets i.e. after 9 years. Non-hazardous for transport without rocket fitted. With 50080 rocket fitted, the appliance is used to pass a line 250m to another ship or ship to shore or to aid a swimmer in distress. Instructions are printed on the side of the container.

The Pains Wessex 250 is designed for ease of operation in the most extreme weather conditions. It can be used in all situations where a line is required to be passed accurately and quickly, these include:

• All line-throwing operations at sea between vessels, ship-to-shore, shore-to-ship and shore based rescue services
• Rescue of swimmers in distress
• Line carrying across obstacles and rough terrain