No compromise on quality for more than 100 years
THE WORLD’S LEADING PYROTECHNIC MARINE RESCUE SIGNALLING PRODUCTS.
No compromise on quality for more than 100 years
COMMERCIAL AND LEISURE DISTRESS SIGNALS YOU CAN CONFIDENTLY RELY ON.

Our products
When you specify lifesaving equipment for your vessel, you need to know beyond any doubt that it is the most reliable and cost-effective available. With Pains Wessex advanced pyrotechnic marine distress signals, you can be sure that you have made the right choice.
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With distributors in over 70 countries, our range of SOLAS, MED and USCG approved distress signals is available in most major ports worldwide. To find your nearest local distributor or stockist, please click below.
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Safety & training
The safety of those who live, work and play on the oceans is of paramount importance to our business, which is why we have designed a range of bespoke training programmes to support crew safety onboard.
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Fishermen saved by Navy vessel after firing flares
Two fishermen have been saved from the sea in Dorset, UK, after firing flares seen by a Navy frigate. Jordan Coulter and David Miller were…
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Flares are a reference point in rescue
Flares were used as a point of reference as rescue services conducted a three-hour search to find a kayaker in trouble off the Cornish coast.…
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WesCom Signal and Rescue announces sponsorship of LAT35 in this year’s Talisker Whisky Atlantic Challenge
WesCom Signal and Rescue, a global supplier of marine distress signals, announces the sponsorship of four-man team “LATITUDE 35” in the tremendous ocean rowing race,…
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Lone UK fisherman raises alarm with flare
A lone UK fisherman on a disabled fishing boat fired a red flare to raise an alarm and summon help. Kyle of Lochalsh RNLI was…
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Upcoming events & Exhibitions
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2 – 5 february 2021 and beyond
Online only
Come and join us for SMM DIGITAL – the maritime business hub’s online event in February 2021
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