A man dressed in a yellow jacket standing by the railing of a vessel, holding a line thrower ready to discharge the line. The sun is rising over the calm waves of the sea.

IKAROS Line Thrower

The line thrower is used for casting a pilot line for cables and ropes in rescue operations. It can be used between ships, from shore to ship or ship to shore, and for rescuing personnel. It is a true “must have” emergency product for everyone to stay safe at sea.

The line thrower is a robust device consisting of a waterproof plastic container with integral handle and trigger mechanism, a solid-fuel rocket and 300 meters of line. To activate it, remove a safety pin, hold the device steady and pull the trigger.

This line thrower is approved globally and meets the latest SOLAS 74/96 regulations.

Watch the video below of how to use the line thrower.

Specifications

IKAROS Line Thrower

Performance Throws a line in calm wind >300 meters
Length of line >300 m
Line diameter 4 mm
Line strength 2 kN
Dimensions 340 x 230 mm
Weight 4,2 kg
Ref. no. 34 61 00 Complete line thrower
Ref. no. 34 62 00 Replacement rocket
Ref. no. 34 63 00 Buoyant head
USCG no. 160.040/EC0575/MEDB00003R4
SOLAS MED B MEDB00003R4

Line thrower replacement rocket

Weight 650 g
Ref. no. 34 62 00

Line buoyant head

Weight 170 g
Ref. no. 34 63 00
Product image of the line thrower. This emergency product is used between ships or between ship and shore, with a range of 300 meters.

Images

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