According to SOLAS Chapter III & LSA Code
> 12 on bridge & 4 in lifeboat and liferaft
> be contained in a water-resistant casing
> brief operational instructions on its casing
> have integral means of ignition;
> not to cause discomfort to the person holding the casing
> When fired vertically, it should reach min at an altitude of 300m
> At or near the top of trajectory, eject a parachute
> Parachute flare to burn with bright red colour
> Luminous intensity min 30000cd
> Burn period min 40 seconds
> Max rate of descent 5m/s
> Expire in 3 year from date of manufacture.