The document discusses 10 reasons why LED lighting is better than traditional lighting for offshore environments. LED lights last longer which reduces hazardous maintenance, some have 5+ year warranties. They are certified for hazardous areas, withstand vibration and weather, provide good visibility, have no delay in turning on, produce less heat, use less power, can direct light precisely, are lightweight and compact, and work well in cold temperatures. The overall benefits are a safer working environment offshore through longer maintenance intervals and better illumination.

1. It’s a no-brainer for offshore
LED Lighting
10 reasons to fit LED lighting offshore

2. It’s a no-brainer for offshore
It’s all about safety – safety is
everybody’s business offshore

3. Reason #1 – LEDs extend
maintenance schedules
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?

4. Reason #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 offshore

5. Reason #1 – LEDs extend
maintenance schedules
It’s a no-brainer for offshore
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.

6. Reason #2 – hazardous area
certification
LED lighting is now available with international certifications.
It’s a no-brainer for offshore

7. Reason #3 – IP66/67 rated and
vibration resistant
It’s a no-brainer for offshore
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.

8. Reason # 4 – Good visibility
It’s a no-brainer for offshore
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.

9. Reason # 5 – No re-strike delays
It’s a no-brainer for offshore
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.

10. Reason # 6 – Low heat
It’s a no-brainer for offshore
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.
Fluorescent LED
Ratings given at 40°C ambient temperature

11. Reason # 7 – Low power
It’s a no-brainer for offshore
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.
LED high bay
150 – 270W
LED area light
38 - 58W
LED bulkhead
11 - 34W

12. Reason # 8 – Directional light control
It’s a no-brainer for offshore
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.

13. Reason # 9 – Light weight/low profile
It’s a no-brainer for offshore
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.
25+ kgs
13.1 - 20 kgs

14. Reason # 10 – Performance at low
temperatures
It’s a no-brainer for offshore
Lamp type
Low starting temperature
LEDs actually perform better
and achieve higher lumen
output in cold temperatures
than other light sources,
especially fluorescents.
Fluorescent
-29°C to +10C depending
on lamp type and wattage
High pressure sodium
-40°C
Incandescent
any
Induction
-40°C
That means fewer fittings
can be used to achieve the
target lighting level.
LED
-55°C
Mercury vapour
-30°C
Metal halide
-30°C
Metal halide pulse start
-40°C
Light source
Operating temperature (°C)
Fluorescent
-29°C to +60°C
LED
-55°C to +65°C

15. 10 reasons to fit LED lighting offshore
Reason
Reason
Reason
Reason
Reason
Reason
Reason
Reason
Reason
Reason
It’s a no-brainer for offshore
#1 – LEDs extend maintenance schedules
#2 – Hazardous area certifications you can trust
#3 – IP66 rated and vibration resistant
#4 – Good visibility
#5 – No re-strike delays
#6 - Low heat
#7 – Low power
#8 – Directional light control
#9 – Light weight/low profile
#10 – Performance at low temperature
Combined result = safer working environment

16. Main reason to fit LED offshore
It keeps everyone
safe while they’re
away from home
It’s a no-brainer for offshore