Perko Fog Horn

Perko Fog Horns: A Century of Marine Safety Signaling

When visibility drops on the water, a reliable sound signal can be the difference between a safe passage and a dangerous encounter. Perko — one of the most storied names in marine hardware — brings that same commitment to craftsmanship to its fog horn lineup. Boaters who trust Perko for navigation lights, latches, and deck hardware can rely on the brand for audible safety signals as well.

About Perko's Fog Horn

Perko is a privately owned, fourth-generation family corporation, originally founded as F. Persky & Co. in 1907. Over one hundred years later, Perko still produces a variety of marine products with individual attention to detail and craftsmanship. That heritage shows in every product bearing the PERKO name — including their signature fog horn.

Perko's current fog horn offering is the Figure No. 0162 (0162DP0WHT). It is constructed from aluminum with a white baked enamel finish and features a nylon mouthpiece — a practical, corrosion-resistant design built specifically for the marine environment. This product conforms to A.B.Y.C. Standard A-23 in accordance with the '72 COLREGS and U.S. Inland Rules for use on vessels under 5 meters (16.4 ft.) in length. That dual compliance with both international and U.S. inland regulations makes it an ideal choice for coastal and inland boaters who need a horn that checks every legal box.

Why COLREGS Compliance Matters

The International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea (COLREGS) require every vessel to carry a means of making an efficient sound signal. A fog horn is not simply a convenience — it is a mandated piece of safety equipment. Though advanced GPS instruments have changed navigation, tried-and-true sound signals remain a vital safety backup when electronics fail or when other vessels may not be monitoring a digital display. Perko's fog horn fulfills this requirement in a simple, manually operated package that requires no batteries or power connections.

Built by a Brand Boaters Trust

Hundreds of thousands of component parts and tens of thousands of high-quality marine hardware pieces are built at Perko's Miami facility each year, all of them sourced from American-made raw materials. Perko's in-house manufacturing model allows the brand to manage and ensure product quality without relying on outside vendors. For a safety-critical item like a fog horn, that consistent quality control matters.

Anyone who has been on a boat has likely seen or used a navigation light, hinge, latch, switch, strainer, vent, or other marine hardware product that Perko produced — and the fog horn sits squarely in that tradition of dependable, no-nonsense marine gear. Whether you are outfitting a small dinghy or keeping a backup horn aboard a larger vessel, Perko's fog horn delivers audible confidence when the fog rolls in.

Explore the full range of Perko marine products or browse all fog horns to find the right sound signal for your vessel.