engineered to specifically produce the best possible optical in-water lighting effect, with maximum water penetration, whilst only using the minimum power output possible. In fact, OceanLED is the only company to design and manufacture optics specifically to create an effect in water as opposed to in-air optics which are ineffective in the water, or worse, underwater lights with no optics at all. Our signature optics create a rectangular beam shape (90° x 20°), aiming light where it is needed with minimal light loss.”
©Captain B. Whitehead, MY Sealyon
YACHTLITE For the past 20 years YACHTLITE has represented the perfect LED lighting solution and has been constantly setting new trends and standards for LED systems and homogeneous, light spot- free illumination for superyachts. As for their clients, in brief they currently include (yachts upto 180m), 5 of the top 10 and 40 of the top 100 yachts by length. As an owner-managed company, YACHTLITE has been producing in its own manufacturing facilities for many years to ensure the quality desired by the customer and to perfectly achieve every wish or concept, no matter how unusual. For more details Tel: +49 (0)511 / 647 40 0 or visit
www.yachtlite.com
RETRO People often talk of potential problems related to retro-fitting lighting but for Kristin Schaedel at Yachtlite these are simply tasks rather than real problems. Clark-Barnard agrees that in the early years of upgrading from incandescent bulbs to LED technology caused issues with control systems, existing wiring and lack of experience. “Now the technology has advanced, installers are more educated, and we have developed many solutions and drivers to adapt to existing systems onboard. We also have experts at hand to advise on compatibility making refits as easy as possible.”
But regardless of advances in technology Hirons at OceanLED admits that you still
need to get at the lights in order to refit them, and access can be an issue, particularly underwater. But it depends where the lights are and the extent of the refit. Lighting angles can be tricky; Hirons explains, “To get an even lighting effect, whether a halo of light around the hull or an aft wrap, we need to calculate the angle our optics need to be to counter the hull shape and identify areas where a tank might be. This can be a challenge in itself when you have a yacht with no access to the drawing or 3D models in their original format. However, our Custom Projects team are used to these hurdles and they usually overcome them through tenacity and a close working relationships with the original build yard and yacht.”
“Also,” says Hirons, “The innovative and unique technology, which includes in-water servicing and optical angling to counter the hull shape while remaining flush with the hull.”
OceanLED recently launched its smallest light, the Discover D3. Originally designed for smaller vessels the D3 has attracted a lot of attention from the superyachts for use in swimming pools, jacuzzis, and on tenders and toys.
“We have also achieved IP69k classification for water-ingress protection, which is the highest possible rating, above the industry standard IP68. This gives our customers total peace of mind when choosing their ideal lighting solution. In addition to the highest protection from the outside, we have started to offer protection on the back of some of our lights from temporary submersion for those yachts that tend to get a bit too much water in the bilges!”
OceanLED is particularly well known for its high-level quality of lighting effect through optics. Explains Hirons, “Our lighting is
SPOTLIGHT ON?
Sustainability is a hot topic in the superyacht industry, now more than ever and it is something customers are becoming more and more concerned about. Which is one of the reasons OceanLED has partnered with the Water Revolution Foundation; “Working hard on minimising our effects on our environment, whilst providing the best solutions for our clients. We can demonstrate that our lighting gives the best possible effect with minimal power consumption, whilst meeting the vessel’s commitment to a sustainable environment,” explains Hirons.
At Yachtlite, solutions that put yachts in their ‘right light’ are always in great demand; says Schaedel, “One keyword here is light signage, highlighting contours, emphasising certain areas such as the contours of the ship’s mast.” Its individual helideck solutions are also in demand. “It’s ‘cool’ when a helideck can also serve as party lighting, for example,” says Schaedel. At Savage Lighting where solutions are also custom-led they often colour match to blend with design schemes and colour change either cool to warm using the complete colour spectrum.
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