Marine LED Lighting for Enhanced Safety and Efficiency
Marine LED lighting solutions have become increasingly popular in the shipping industry due to their numerous benefits, including improved safety, reduced energy consumption, and lower maintenance costs.
Benefits of Marine LED Lighting
- Improved visibility: Marine LED lights provide a wider beam pattern, which enhances visibility for vessels, crew members, and other watercraft in the vicinity.
- Increased energy efficiency: LED lights are around 50-60% more energy efficient than fluorescent lights, making them an attractive option for the shipping industry.
- Longer lifespan: The LED lights offered by Glamox have a lifetime warranty of either 50,000 or 100,000 hours, significantly reducing maintenance costs.
- Enhanced safety: Marine LED lighting provides excellent light distribution, reducing the risk of accidents and improving overall safety.
Glamox, a leading provider of marine lighting solutions, has recently secured contracts to light four additional Aurora Class vessels owned and operated by Höegh Autoliners.
Aurora Class Vessels: A New Era in Marine Shipping
These vessels are designed to carry 9,100 cars and have specially strengthened decks and enhanced internal ramp systems to enable them to transport electric vehicles on all decks and to provide more flexibility for heavier cargo. The Aurora Class vessels are equipped with multi-fuel capabilities, allowing them to operate on ammonia, a more environmentally friendly fuel option.
| Vessel Design Features | Description |
|---|---|
| Specially strengthened decks | Allow for the transportation of electric vehicles on all decks. |
| Enhanced internal ramp systems | Provide more flexibility for heavier cargo and improve the overall efficiency of the vessel. |
Each Aurora Class vessel will be equipped with around 3,000 LED lights, including navigation lights, car deck lights, floodlights, searchlights, and lighting for all interiors of the vessels. The marine-certified LED lighting provided by Glamox offers excellent light distribution and is designed to meet the high standards of the shipping industry.
Key Features of the Marine LED Lighting Package
- Marine-certified LED lights with excellent light distribution
- Around 3,000 LED lights per vessel, including navigation lights, car deck lights, floodlights, searchlights, and interior lighting
- 50-60% more energy efficient than fluorescent lighting
- 50,000 or 100,000 hour lifetime warranty
The marine LED lighting package provided by Glamox also includes emergency lighting, ensuring that the vessels are equipped with the necessary lighting to meet the highest safety standards.
Future Contracts and Installations
Glamox will provide the marine LED lighting to its customer China Merchants Heavy Industry for vessels 9-12 in the first half of 2027. The vessels are expected to enter service from July 2027 onwards. The installation of the marine LED lighting will take place at the shipyard in Nantong, China, and is expected to be completed by the end of 2026.
Conclusion
The recent contracts awarded to Glamox to light four additional Aurora Class vessels demonstrate the company’s commitment to providing high-quality marine lighting solutions. The marine LED lighting provided by Glamox offers numerous benefits, including improved safety, reduced energy consumption, and lower maintenance costs. As the shipping industry continues to evolve, it is likely that marine LED lighting will become an increasingly important aspect of vessel design and operation.
“The partnership with Glamox is crucial to our efforts to reduce our environmental footprint and improve the efficiency of our vessels,” said a spokesperson for China Merchants Heavy Industry.
