Bright outlook for jackup platform

The Wave Walker 1 is a walking jackup platform designed especially for marine operations in rough seas, surf zones, beaches and other intertidal locations so its lighting has to be bright and reliable. Consequently, ten units of E LED’s 80 watt flood lights were chosen. The vessel is currently working on the Gemini windfarm just off the Dutch coast and relies on high quality lighting to work through the night.

According to Nick Puttick, the marine superintendent on-board the platform, the E LED lighting on board is a vital part of the platform’s operational success.

“They are very good quality and very easy to fit and they cast out a lot more light than the old ones they replaced,” he said.

E LED Floodlights use ceramic base and chip technology. The drivers are rubber mounted to vibration resistant housings. All fasteners, rings, and nuts, including the bracket, are made of high-quality marine grade A4, 316 stainless steel.

In theory, a quality LED Floodlight can last for up to 20,000 hours (or longer), even where 24 hour a day usage is needed. But actual light output varies considerably between brands, so making the right choice to begin with can make all the difference.

To this end, E LED has developed a range of powerful LED Floodlights for use in marine environments and the company pays plenty of attention to reducing corrosion, providing water tight seals, enabling superior heat dissipation and giving best resistance to oil and chemical corruption.

To provide a better and safer working environment, all lights are supplied at 3900k – natural white with a CRI of 80+. Beam angle options are available to maximise light in critical or working areas and preventing light pollution to the surroundings.