IKAROS Line-Thrower

IKAROS Line-Thrower Complete – USCG/SOLAS (MRA) JOINT APPROVAL

For use as pilot lines for cables and ropes in rescue operations at sea. Can be use between vessels, from ship to shore or for rescuing people. A robust construction consisting of waterproof plastic container, incorporating an integral handle and trigger mechanism. When ordering a complete unit the Line Thrower container comes with a solid fuel rocket and 300 m of line.

To use; Remove safety pin, keep arrows on the line-thrower parallel to the deck, press the line-thrower against your thigh, and pull the trigger.

Made in Sweden by Hansson PyroTech AB since 1888.

ITEM NO: CI3461P
RANGE: 300 meters (985 ft)
DIMENSIONS: 340 x 230 mm (13.4 x 10.6 in)
WEIGHT: 4 kg (8.8 lbs)
LINE STRENGTH: 2,300 N


Global Approvals – USCG, CA-DOT, BV/MED/SOLAS

USCG also requires two buoyant heads per vessel which is optional for non-US Flag vessels.