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Expired Flares
In Tasmania, flares must be carried in Sheltered and Coastal Waters
Flare have a maximum service life of three years.

What to do with old flares?
Marine and Safety Tasmania has arranged a number of collection points at Council Waste Management Centres. For Glamorgan Spring Bay municipality the collection point is at the Orford WMC. Check the Council website for opening hours.

Expired EPIRBs 
Expired EPIRB's are still capable of sending a distress signal that will prompt an emergency response including tasking a Search and Rescue aircraft  from Melbourne . If you have an old, expired EPIRB get in touch and we'll dismantle it and responsibly dispose of the components.
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PLEASE DON'T DISPOSE OF YOUR EXPIRED EPIRB IN  HOUSEHOLD RUBBISH.

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