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Safety equipmentQuestion 114 of 566

Under the older flare names, what is a Type A flare now called?

  1. A hand flare
  2. A multi-star flare
  3. A smoke signal flare
  4. A rocket parachute flare
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Correct answer: A rocket parachute flare

Type A flares are now called rocket parachute flares.

Source: Safe Boating Guide (TP 511E, 2026), Notes about minimum safety equipment requirements, page 17

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