ABYC C-5: The Contemporary Navigation Light Standard Superseding UL 1104
In the maritime navigation world, the safety of navigation lights is a major factor in a ship’s ability to navigate safely. Not long ago, the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) confirmed that the ABYC C-5 standard would replace…
2026 Global Marine Lighting Market Forecast
The state of the cruise industry, as shipbuilding cycles continue, recoveries, and as the International Maritime Organization (IMO) gets closer to finalizing regulations, along with investment in offshore engineering and wind power, the marine lighting market…
Who Needs an Ultra-High-Performance Marine Searchlight and Who Doesn’t
Marine searchlights with ultra-brightness, ultra-long-range capability, automated/remote control, and durability to rough climates are called ultra-high performance marine searchlights. They can improve efficiency, and reduce risks in various situations and can even save lives. However, there…
How to Improve Vibration-proof in Explosion-proof Lights for Marine Use
In the offshore installations, oil tankers, cargo ships, and chemical transport barges, and other dangerous marine settings, there are strong vibrations coming from the powerful engines, heavy mechanical equipment and wave turbulence. For these dangerous marine settings,…
Why High-Temperature Lighting Is Becoming the New Standard in Modern Shipyards
In recent years, the global shipbuilding industry has been experiencing a “highlight” level of growth. As per the latest report available, the global market for shipbuilding was around USD 162.14 billion in 2024 and might be around USD…
How to Enhance Shock Resistance in Marine Navigation Lights
Marine navigation lighting is essential for ensuring safe vessel operation, particularly in environments with rough seas and vibrations. These lights must be able to withstand the constant movement and stress in marine environments, without compromising on visibility or reliability. Shock…
HID vs. LED Marine Searchlights: Choosing the Right Type for Specific Applications
The improvement of visibility during the nighttime, inclement weather, or during search and rescue operations is of the utmost importance within the realm of maritime operations. As such, marine searchlights have been developed to fit this need,…
Why Waterproof Performance is Crucial for Marine Searchlights
Modern cargo ships need very powerful lighting equipment for night navigation, operations near the shore, and bad weather. Marine searchlights must be able to withstand harsh conditions and be water-resistant, corrosion-resistant, and have a long range…
How to Maintain Marine Spotlights Properly
Marine spotlights are critical for recreational and commercial vessels, providing focused light for navigation, safety, and visibility after dark or when visibility is limited. Spotlights are useful for docking, searching, and signaling. They need to be maintained…
How to Design Explosion-proof Lights for Marine Applications
Marine environments can be the most challenging environments to lighting system. From extreme levels of humidity, salt corrosion, to the presence of gaseous flammable substances and vapors. Lighting systems on offshore platforms, ships and oil terminals have to…
Wide-angle Illumination in Marine Searchlights
In maritime navigation and safety operations, lighting plays a crucial part in ensuring visibility and precise navigation in nighttime or during bad weather. With the advancement of the field of marine lighting, the wide-angle illumination in marine searchlights…
How to Match Marine Searchlights with the Ship’s Power Supply Voltage System
For any kind of marine lighting brightness and beam distance are key concerns. Also, the stability and safety of the lighting depend on the compatibility of the underlying power system. All vessels need appropriate lighting whether…
