The Marine Licensing (Exempted Activities) Order (Northern Ireland) 2011 No. 78

PART 3 Activities to which Article 4 applies and conditions

Deposit and use of flares etc - safety purposes and training

31.  Article 4 applies to the deposit or use of any distress flare, smoke float or similar pyrotechnic substance or object for the purpose of—

(a) securing the safety of a vessel, aircraft or marine structure;

(b) saving life; or

(c) training for any purpose referred to in sub-paragraph (a) or (b).