Reasons to Choose LED for Marine Cabin Light Fixtures
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Marine cabin light fixtures is facing challenges due to the harsh offshore environment and limited space, which also affects the health of crew members. LED lighting can solve these problems with its long service life, energy saving and adjustable features. It is crucial to use the advantages of LED to improve the health and work efficiency of crew members while ensuring the life and efficiency of the lighting system.
Advantages of LED as Marine Cabin Light Fixtures
| Light Source | UV Rays | Infrared Ray | Light Heat Energy | Visible Light（lm/w） | Color Temperature（K） | Color Rendering | Lifetime（h） |
| Incandescent Light | None | Higher | BIG | 10 | 3000 | 100 | 1000 |
| Ordinary Fluorescent Light | Very Little | Very Little | Very Small | 50 | 4000 | 60 | 8000 |
| Fluorescent energy-saving Light | Very Little | Very Little | Very Small | 80 | 5000 | 80 | 5000 |
| High-pressure Mercury Light | High | A little bit | Larger | 40 | 3450-3750 | 40 | 8000 |
| High-pressure Sodium Light | Higher | Very little | Larger | 110 | 1950-2250 | 20 | 10000 |
As can be seen from the table above, fluorescent lights are ideal lighting sources that can avoid the harm of ultraviolet and infrared rays to the human body. However, due to the afterglow effect of fluorescent powder and the retention characteristics of the human eye, although the eyes cannot see the flicker of fluorescent lights, this flicker objectively exists and is constantly harming people’s eyes and visual nerves. The emergence of LEDs has brought us a green lighting environment. LEDs have no infrared, ultraviolet, or thermal radiation, no flicker, high reliability, and long service life. At the same time, LEDs are compact in structure, easy to install, and noiseless, making them more suitable as marine lighting sources. As marine lighting fixtures, LEDs have the following more obvious characteristics:
Green and Environmentally Friendly, High Safety
Traditional lights contain a lot of toxic gases and fragile glass. If broken, the toxic gases will evaporate into the air, and the lights fragments will be scattered all over the ground. But LED does not contain toxic gases at all, nor does it contain heavy metals such as lead and mercury, which protects the environment. It can create a green lighting environment for the crew. During use, traditional lights will generate a lot of heat energy, while LED lights convert all electrical energy into light energy, which will not cause energy waste. As marine lights, there is no hidden danger of explosion caused by static electricity; the LED light body itself uses epoxy resin instead of traditional glass, which is more solid and reliable.
No Noise, No Radiation
LED lights do not generate noise, which is very suitable for cockpits, chart rooms and other workplaces that require high concentration of attention, as well as resting places for crew members. Traditional lights use alternating current, so they will produce 100-120Hz flicker. LED lights directly convert alternating current into direct current, without flickering phenomenon, and no electromagnetic radiation.
Adjustable Voltage, Rich Color Temperature
Traditional lights cannot light up when the voltage is reduced. LED lights can light up within a certain range of voltage and can also adjust the brightness. At the same time, the color temperature range of LED is 2000K~9000K, which can create different lighting effects and create a good lighting environment for the crew.
Simple Maintenance and Long Life
LED power consumption is less than one-third of energy-saving lights, and its life is 10 times that of traditional lighting lights. It has a long service life, high reliability and low cost. The violent vibration of the ship has little effect on LED lights.
Applications of LED Marine Cabin Light Fixtures
LED lighting is widely used in cabin interiors. They not only provide necessary lighting functions, but also enhance the aesthetics and comfort of the cabin. Yushuo also provides customers with a variety of LED cabin lighting according to different needs.
- Ceiling Lighting: Yushuo Lighting offers LED ceiling lights, such as the JPY29-2L model, designed for installation on ceilings to provide indirect lighting, ideal for creating a warm and cozy atmosphere. These LED ceiling lights typically feature waterproof, dustproof, and corrosion-resistant characteristics, making them suitable for various internal environments of vessels, including ceilings, corridors, and work areas.
- Helm Lighting: Installing LED strips around the steering wheel and seats in the helm, such as the JCY24-2 or CCD9-2-2N pendant lights, can create a unique ambiance while enhancing visibility in the helm.
- Storage Lighting: Installing LED strips inside storage cabinets helps crew members quickly locate essential items, such as fishing rods and nets, in the dark. This type of lighting can improve efficiency in storage areas.
- Kitchen Lighting: LED strips can be installed under kitchen countertops and cabinets, such as the HWL02 wall light model, providing adequate lighting for cooking activities on board.
- Stair Lighting: Adding LED strips along stairs and ladders provides focused lighting, helping crew members walk safely at night and avoid accidents.
- Bathroom Lighting: Due to the limited space in onboard bathrooms, adding LED strips along the ceiling or around bathroom mirrors, such as the CBD3-L wall light model, provides necessary illumination while maintaining compactness.
- Decorative Lighting: LED strips are widely used for decorative lighting and can be installed in various locations within the cabin, such as below the gunwales, inside the cabin, and around seating areas, offering a rich variety of color options and ease of installation.
- Fluorescent Ceiling Lights: In addition to LED lights, Yushuo Lighting also offers fluorescent ceiling lights suitable for areas with dripping, splashing, and condensation, such as open decks and engine rooms.
- LED Wall Lights: Models like CBD1-N and CBD2-N feature high protection levels, effectively preventing moisture and dust intrusion, ensuring the lights operate normally in harsh environments. They are suitable for decorative lighting in cabin areas, kitchens, bathrooms, and corridors.
- Work Lights: Yushuo LED marine cabin Light fixtures also provides a series of work lights specifically designed for harsh marine environments, such as the WB-3L model. These lights are highly waterproof and corrosion-resistant, ensuring safety and reliability during offshore operations.
As demand for comfortable and functional cabin interiors rises, LED lighting is becoming crucial for enhancing crew environments. LED marine cabin light fixtures offer technological advancements and practical value, making their adoption a key trend in the industry’s green lighting solutions.
By adopting LED lighting, we can not only significantly improve the quality of life of crew members, but also bring economic benefits to ship operators, while contributing to the protection of the marine environment. Looking to the future, together with Yushuo, we expect LED to play a greater role in the design and transformation of marine cabin lighting fixtures, bringing brighter and more sustainable lighting solutions to maritime travel.
