Marine & Offshore

Lighting Challenges in Marine & Offshore Environments

Marine and offshore facilities face corrosion risk far beyond standard outdoor exposure, requiring Marine-Grade Lighting construction — corrosion-resistant housings and hardware designed for sustained salt-air and moisture exposure. Offshore platforms handling oil and gas also require hazardous-location classification, typically Class I Division 1 or Class I Division 2, layered on top of marine-grade construction requirements.

Facilities operating internationally may need Zone 1 or Zone 2 classification instead of the North American Class/Division system, depending on the platform's flag state and regulatory jurisdiction.

Recommended Fixture Types

• Marine-Grade Lighting — for ports, docks, and coastal facility corrosion resistance
• Explosion Proof Lighting — for offshore platforms and hazardous process areas
• Hazardous-Rated Lighting — for lower-frequency hazard zones on offshore installations
• Floodlights — for platform decks, helipads, and security perimeters

Required Certifications

• UL 844 — for hazardous-location fixtures on North American-flagged or -regulated platforms
• ATEX — for offshore operations within EU jurisdiction
• IECEx — commonly required or accepted for international offshore operations

Choosing the Right Fixture for Your Site

Confirm both the corrosion exposure level (coastal vs. offshore vs. inland marine-adjacent) and whether hazardous-location classification applies to the specific installation area. Offshore oil and gas platforms typically require both marine-grade construction and hazard classification simultaneously.