Line Thrower 250 (Body And Line Only) Pains Wessex

A self-contained line-throwing appliance consisting of a
weatherproof plastic casing with end cap, twist-grip trigger
assembly, rocket and line. To comply with SOLAS requirements, four
complete rocket and line assemblies (Item No. 9502000) should
be carried on board. The device has a throwing range of between
230m and 250m. A solid propellant is used which guarantees a
highly accurate flight path even in strong sidewinds.

Application

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.

Approvals

Conforms to: BAM-P2-0014, 0589-P2-0016, SOLAS 74 as amended,
IMO resolutions MSC. 81(70) Part 1, (MED) 96/98/EC, BGV 424.003,
SAS S010012, USCG – and other major maritime authorities worldwide.

Storage

This compact appliance is ideally stored in a water-resistant locker at
ambient temperature allowing easy access in an emergency. The set
of 4 appliances normally carried onboard can be dispersed in strategic
positions throughout the vessel.

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