LED Lighting10 reasons to fit LED lighting offshore

It’s a no-brainer for offshore

It’s all about safety – safety is everybody’s business offshore

It’s a no-brainer for offshore

The roughness of the offshore environment takes its toll on Ex light fittings and extreme temperature impairs their performance, so conventional lights like fluorescents, HPS and metal halide may only last a few months. That means frequent Ex maintenance inspections which can be highly hazardous operations. So how do you get round that?

It’s a no-brainer for offshoreReason #1 – LEDs extend maintenance schedules

Now you can have hazardous area LED lighting that carries a 5-year warranty as standard with 10-year option on some products.

Solid state LED luminaires can stand up to the environment and will typically outlive conventional lighting x3.

LED lighting isn’t going to win prizes for good looks, but it enables you to eliminate maintenance and extend Ex schedules on offshore assets.

It’s a no-brainer for offshoreReason #1 – LEDs extend maintenance schedules

With maintained high performance sealing integrity for the lifetime of the fitting (>100,000 hours), there’s no need to open the fitting for Ex inspection.

Risk, cost and downtime are all reduced with factory-sealed LED lighting, so it’s clearly a no-brainer for offshore.

It’s a no-brainer for offshoreReason #1 – LEDs extend maintenance schedules

LED lighting is now available with international certifications.

It’s a no-brainer for offshoreReason #2 – hazardous area certification

Solid state LED luminaires feature strong ingress protection and ability to withstand constant shock and vibration – that means you can confidently use LED lighting to improve local task lighting and reduce H&S risks in the most challenging offshore conditions.

Watch this shock test video clip to see just how much punishment they can take – 75G stress and the lights don’t even flicker.

It’s a no-brainer for offshoreReason #3 – IP66/67 rated and vibration resistant

A CRI of 70 and above creates a safer working environment than HPS with no shadow pockets and improves visual acuity, especially at night. This enables accurate perception of colours and efficient safety inspection as well as enhanced CCTV images for security.

It’s a no-brainer for offshoreReason # 4 – Good visibility

With instant-on ability LED fittings eliminate re-strike delays to improve facility and worker safety during power outages.

Emergency versions also provide 3 hours battery-powered illumination.

It’s a no-brainer for offshoreReason # 5 – No re-strike delays

It’s a no-brainer for offshoreReason # 6 – Low heat

The lack of heat given off by LED lighting reduces the risk of injury from contact with light fittings. Their low T-rating means they’re safer to use where there is risk of explosion.

Ratings given at 40°C ambient temperature

Fluorescent LED

As LED lighting typically uses less power than conventional lighting it lets offshore assets make better utilisation of limited power budgets which can be diverted to more profitable activities. You also save on lower rated cables, fuses and switch gear.

It’s a no-brainer for offshoreReason # 7 – Low power

LED high bay 150 – 270W

LED area light 38 - 58W

LED bulkhead 11 - 34W

Specially designed optics allow you to focus the light where it’s needed, for example on walkways and gantries, so you can reduce your light fitting requirement.

You can also reduce light pollution to meet environmental needs without additional shielding.

It’s a no-brainer for offshoreReason # 8 – Directional light control

Light weight and compact LED luminaires offer less windage and can fit more easily into hard-to-access areas. They can also be installed more easily, often by only one person, and take up less space during shipping and storage.

It’s a no-brainer for offshoreReason # 9 – Light weight/low profile

25+ kgs 13.1 - 20 kgs

LEDs actually perform better and achieve higher lumen output in cold temperatures than other light sources, especially fluorescents.

That means fewer fittings can be used to achieve the target lighting level.

It’s a no-brainer for offshoreReason # 10 – Performance at low temperatures

Light source Operating temperature (°C)

Fluorescent -29°C to +60°C

LED -55°C to +65°C

Lamp type Low starting temperature

Fluorescent -29°C to +10C depending on lamp type and wattage

High pressure sodium -40°C

Incandescent any

Induction -40°C

LED -55°C

Mercury vapour -30°C

Metal halide -30°C

Metal halide pulse start -40°C

Reason #1 – LEDs extend maintenance schedulesReason #2 – Hazardous area certifications you can trustReason #3 – IP66 rated and vibration resistantReason #4 – Good visibilityReason #5 – No re-strike delaysReason #6 - Low heatReason #7 – Low powerReason #8 – Directional light controlReason #9 – Light weight/low profileReason #10 – Performance at low temperature

Combined result = safer working environment

It’s a no-brainer for offshore10 reasons to fit LED lighting offshore

It’s a no-brainer for offshoreMain reason to fit LED offshore

It keeps everyone safe while they’re away from home