The Pains Wessex Lifesmoke MK8 is a compact, flat top distress signal designed to be easy and safe to handle. It provides effective position marking during rescue operations and can be used to indicate wind direction, producing dense orange smoke for a minimum of 3 minutes.
 
The Pains Wessex Lifesmoke MK8 is a small and compact distress signal for daylight use only, designed for stowage in liferafts. Signal for position marking during rescue operations Indicates wind direction Safe use on oil or petrol covered water Conforming to SOLAS 74/88 as amended Ideal also for leisure boats