Plastimo Signal Ball

Plastimo Signal Ball - Essential Day Shape for Anchoring

Ensure your vessel´s safety and compliance with international maritime regulations with the Plastimo Signal Ball. As a fundamental piece of safety equipment for any boat, this anchor ball is designed to clearly and effectively communicate your vessel´s status to surrounding traffic, significantly reducing the risk of collisions in crowded anchorages or waterways. Mandated by COLREGs for vessels at anchor during daylight hours, the Plastimo Signal Ball is an indispensable tool for every responsible skipper.

Internationally recognised signal for use when at anchor.

Folds flat for easy storage.

Crafted for the demanding marine environment, this signal ball provides superior visibility from all directions. Its rigid construction ensures it maintains a perfect spherical shape when hoisted, unlike flimsy alternatives that can deform in the wind and become difficult to identify from a distance. This clear, unambiguous signal is crucial for maintaining safe distances and ensuring professional seamanship.

Key Benefits:

* Enhanced Safety & Visibility: Provides a clear, universally understood visual signal that your vessel is anchored, preventing confusion and potential accidents during daylight hours.
* Regulatory Compliance: Fully conforms to the requirements of COLREG 72, Rule 30, ensuring you meet international maritime law and avoid potential fines or penalties.
* Space-Saving Design: Ingeniously designed to collapse and fold flat, it occupies minimal locker space, a critical advantage on any boat where storage is at a premium.
* Rapid Deployment: The intuitive design allows for quick and effortless assembly. You can have the ball ready to hoist in seconds, saving valuable time when you arrive at your anchorage.
* Durable Construction: Built to withstand the rigours of the marine environment, including UV exposure and saltwater spray, ensuring reliable performance and a long service life.

Main Features:

* Collapsible design for compact, flat-pack storage.
* Simple and fast slot-together assembly without the need for tools.
* Rigid structure maintains a perfect sphere for maximum visibility.
* Lightweight for easy handling and hoisting.
* Integrated top and bottom eyelets for secure attachment to a signal halyard.
* Uniform black colour for high contrast against the sky as per regulations.
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Attribute: Signs
* Type: Anchor Ball (Day Shape)
* Purpose: To indicate a vessel is at anchor and not underway.
* Application: Mandatory for vessels over 7 metres when anchored during the day.
* Visibility: Daytime use.
* Colour: Black.
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Technical Specifications:

* Brand: Plastimo
* Product: Signal Ball / Anchor Ball
* Regulation: Complies with COLREG 72
* Diameter : 350 mm
* Material: Rigid, UV-resistant polymer construction
* Storage: Folds flat
* Rigging: Top and bottom attachment points for hoisting line