Application guide
Offshore & Marine Explosion-Proof Lighting in the UAE & GCC
Platforms, vessels, jetties and cranes need lights that survive salt, vibration and explosive atmospheres. We supply navigation beacons, vessel navigation lights, floodlights and obstruction lights for offshore and marine duty.
Which marine or offshore light do you need?
Start with what the light has to do: warn vessels, mark a vessel, light a deck or warn aircraft. Then check the hazardous-area rating.
| Your situation | Start with | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Mark an offshore platform or structure for passing vessels | Marine navigation beacon (Ex, night mode) | The Lux Solar beacon is an explosion-proof LED aid to navigation. It flashes white in a U Morse code pattern with a night-mode intensity of 10 nM. |
| Navigation lights on an explosion-protected vessel or structure | K2W S64 navigation lights for explosion-protected areas | Available for hazardous-area use in Zones 2 and 22, in Base and Base double options. |
| Vessels over 50 m | Double LED navigation lights S64 | Compact double-lantern design with low energy use and long LED life. |
| Boats up to 50 m | LED navigation lights S64 | Weatherproof borosilicate glass that resists scratching. Seawater-resistant anodised aluminium or bronze bodies. |
| Decks, jetties and large work areas | Block Max floodlight | Approved for Zone 1 and Zone 21, 7,000 to 30,000 lm, IP66/67, with emergency options. |
| Cranes and high poles | Crane Master floodlight | Built to withstand large vibrations, for high pole lights, port cranes and travelling cranes. |
| Flare stacks, cranes and tall structures between 45 m and 150 m | Medium intensity obstruction light | The MIOL Ex warns aircraft of tall obstacles per ICAO Annex 14 in areas with flammable gas and dust. |
Navigation lights and aviation lights must meet the rules of the maritime or aviation authority that governs your asset. Confirm the required type and intensity with the authority or your classification society before you order.
Offshore and marine lighting we supply
Every item below links to its product page. Specifications are taken from the product pages, so check the datasheet for your exact model and approval.
Marine Navigation Beacon Ex
Explosion-proof LED aid to navigation for offshore platforms. White flashing U Morse light, 10 nM night mode.
S64 Navigation Lights, Explosion-Protected
Navigation lights for Zones 2 and 22 in Base and Base double options.
S64 Double Navigation Lights
Double-lantern navigation lights with low energy use and long LED life.
S64 Navigation Lights
Seawater-resistant aluminium or bronze bodies with weatherproof borosilicate glass.
Red Sky Block Max
7,000 to 30,000 lm at up to 180 lm/W, IP66/67, emergency lighting options.
Red Sky Crane Master
Up to 140 lm/W with several beam angles. Built for vibration on cranes and high poles.
MIOL Ex Obstruction Light
Aircraft warning light for flares, silos, chimneys, cranes and tanks between 45 m and 150 m.
SA Lumin EX Floodlight SAFL300
Over 8,000 lm, Zones 1 and 2 (gas) and 21 and 22 (dust), -50 to +55 °C.
Also in range: SA Lumin EX Vessel Entry Kit. See helideck lights in our helideck and aviation lighting guide, and browse Marine Navigation Lights.
How to specify offshore and marine lighting
Six points to settle before you ask for a price.
- What must the light do?Warn vessels, mark a vessel, light a deck or work area, or warn aircraft each need a different product.
- What is the hazardous-area classification?Give the zone, gas or dust group and temperature class so we can match the certificate.
- What is the environment?Salt spray, humidity and vibration decide the housing material, ingress protection and mounting.
- Which authority sets the rules?Navigation and aviation lights follow the requirements of the maritime or aviation authority and your classification society.
- How is it powered?Check supply voltage, cable and, for beacons, whether solar or battery operation is needed.
- How will it be maintained?Offshore access is costly. Favour long LED life and maintenance-free designs.
Where these systems are used
Offshore platforms and rigs
Navigation beacons, floodlights and obstruction lights.
Vessels and floating units
Navigation lights sized to the vessel length.
Jetties and terminals
Floodlights and crane lights at loading points.
Cranes and high structures
Vibration-resistant floodlights and aircraft warning lights.
Brands behind these products
Offshore and marine lighting FAQs
What lights does an offshore platform need?
Usually a marine navigation beacon to mark the structure for vessels, floodlights for decks and work areas, and obstruction lights on tall structures. Exact requirements come from the maritime and aviation authorities.
Are navigation lights available for explosion-protected areas?
Yes. The K2W S64 range is available for Zones 2 and 22. Tell us your zone and we will check the certificate.
Which floodlights suit marine and offshore decks?
The Red Sky Block Max is approved for Zone 1 and Zone 21 with IP66/67 protection. The Crane Master is built for vibration on cranes and high poles.
What does a medium intensity obstruction light do?
It warns aircraft of tall obstacles. The MIOL Ex covers structures between 45 m and 150 m, such as flares, silos, chimneys, cranes and tanks, per ICAO Annex 14.
Can I get portable lighting for vessel and tank entry?
Yes. SA Lumin EX portable lights are certified for Zones 1 and 2 (gas) and 21 and 22 (dust). See our temporary and shutdown lighting guide.
Do you supply offshore and marine lighting across the GCC?
Yes. Daly Middle East supplies from Dubai to the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Qatar, Kuwait and Bahrain.
Lighting an offshore or marine asset in the UAE or GCC?
Send us the asset type, zone, authority requirements and mounting positions. We will recommend the lights and quote them.