Voluntary Replacement of Kokusai Kakoh KP-16 Rocket Parachute Flares

10th February 2025

Afloat.ie Team

The Department of Transport has been advised by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai that a notice of replacement has been issued for the following rocket parachute flare:

Product name/type: Kokusai Kakoh Co Ltd Rocket parachute flares model KP-16
Date of Manufacture: From February 2021 to July 2024

Owners and management companies of vessels equipped with the product(s) concerned are requested to follow the instructions from Kokusai Kakoh Co, Ltd on their website.

Further details can be found in Marine Notice No 07 of 2025, attached below.

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