LED Shipyard & Container Port Lighting Solutions

What is LED Shipyard Lighting?

Shipyard lights from LED Lighting Supply deliver high-performance illumination specifically engineered for massive port and shipyard environments in the maritime industry. Our industrial-grade fixtures provide brilliant, uniform illumination across expansive outdoor areas while meeting stringent maritime lighting standards. With IP66-rated construction and marine-grade finishes, these systems handle the unique challenges of saltwater environments and 24/7 operations when properly specified.

What are the Most Common Types of LED Lighting Supply Fixtures Used in a Container Port and Ship Yard?

LED Lighting Supply High Mast Lights installed at a west coast port

What are the Benefits of Using LED Lighting Solutions in a Shipyard or Container Port?

• Superior Light Quality: Advanced LED arrays eliminate dark spots and uneven lighting common with HID systems when properly designed. Uniform illumination across wide operational areas enhances safety, visibility, and productivity during loading, unloading, and inspection tasks.
• Dramatic Energy Savings: Power consumption typically decreases by 60-70% compared to metal halide systems, though results may vary. Ports operating large quantities of high-mast fixtures realise substantial monthly reductions in utility spending.
• Minimal Maintenance Requirements: LED lifespans typically exceeding 100,000 hours eliminate lamp and ballast replacements. High-mast installations especially benefit from reducing costly lift rentals and service interruptions.
• Marine Environment Durability: IP66-rated housings with marine-grade coatings withstand saltwater corrosion, high humidity, and extreme coastal temperatures when properly specified. Built to deliver reliable performance in demanding port environments.
• Immediate Full Output: LEDs deliver full brightness instantly, unlike HID systems with long warm-up periods. This fast response enhances operational safety and supports rapid emergency visibility.

What are the Recommended Foot Candles To Achieve Proper Lighting Levels for Areas of a Ship Yard or Port?

• General yard outdoor areas: 5-10 fc
• Loading and unloading areas: 20-50 fc
• Inspection and repair areas: 50-100 fc
• Shipbuilding maintenance areas: 20-50 fc

Our high-power marine-grade LED flood lights are installed on this marine vessel.

Safety and Performance Certifications

Our fixtures carry essential certifications, including DLC Premium, UL Listed, and ETL Listed approvals, depending on model and application. These certifications ensure safety, performance, and energy efficiency while qualifying your project for utility rebates and tax incentives. DLC Premium certification guarantees the highest efficiency standards and maximum rebate eligibility.

Warranty and Support

Our in-stock lights come with at least a 5-year warranty as manufactured, and all warranty support is based in the USA. We take customer support seriously, and helping you with a warranty claim is important to us. Our experienced support team understands the importance of keeping your lighting operational and will work quickly to resolve any warranty issues.

Expert Support for Your Shipyard Lighting Project

LED Lighting Supply's experienced product specialists understand the complexities of maritime lighting environments and work directly with port operators to meet specific needs. Our team provides detailed energy savings calculations that show exactly how much you'll save annually compared to your current HID system.

We offer complimentary custom lighting plans that specify precise fixture placement, mounting heights, and beam angles to achieve the required foot-candle levels across your entire facility. Contact our specialists who have over 15 years of industrial lighting expertise and have worked with major container ports, docks, and shipyards to design efficient lighting solutions that improve safety while reducing operating costs.

Common Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

Most shipyard lighting failures stem from underestimating the marine environment's harsh conditions. Salt air, constant vibration from cranes, and 24/7 operations destroy inadequately specified fixtures within months.

• Installing standard IP65 fixtures instead of IP66 marine-rated units leads to moisture infiltration and early failure. Always specify marine-grade housings with proper gasket systems for coastal environments.
• Mounting high-mast fixtures without vibration analysis causes premature LED driver failure from crane operations. Use shock-absorbing mounts and specify fixtures tested for continuous vibration exposure.
• Inadequate corrosion protection on mounting hardware creates dangerous fixture drops. Specify 316 stainless steel hardware and marine-grade coatings on all exposed metal components.
• Poor photometric planning leaves dark zones between container stacks where accidents happen. Calculate spacing based on actual mounting heights and account for container height obstructions.
• Using aluminum fixtures in salt environments accelerates corrosion compared to marine-grade steel housings. Choose fixtures with proper metallurgy for long-term saltwater exposure.
• Ignoring electrical code requirements for marine installations creates inspection failures and safety hazards. Follow NEC Article 555 for marina and shipyard wiring methods.

LED Shipyard & Container Port Lighting Solutions Frequently Asked Questions

What types of LED fixtures are used in shipyards and container ports?

LED flood lights with optics from 15° narrow spot to 120° wide flood, high mast lights for pole heights up to 150 feet, explosion proof lights for hazardous locations, crane lights with vibration-resistant mounts, and emergency lighting with battery-backup options.

What are the benefits of LED lighting in shipyard and port environments?

Power consumption decreases by 60-70% compared to metal halide systems, LED lifespans exceed 100,000 hours eliminating lamp replacements, and IP66-rated housings with marine-grade coatings withstand saltwater corrosion.

What foot-candle levels are recommended for different shipyard areas?

General yard outdoor areas require 5-10 fc, loading and unloading areas require 20-50 fc, inspection and repair areas require 50-100 fc, and shipbuilding maintenance areas require 20-50 fc.

What certifications should shipyard lighting fixtures have?

Fixtures carry DLC Premium, UL Listed, and ETL Listed approvals depending on model and application - these certifications ensure safety and performance while qualifying projects for utility rebates.

What warranty coverage is available for shipyard LED fixtures?

In-stock lights include at least a 5-year warranty as manufactured with USA-based warranty support.

What are common mistakes to avoid when specifying shipyard lighting?

Installing standard IP65 fixtures instead of IP66 marine-rated units leads to moisture infiltration, and using aluminum fixtures in salt environments accelerates corrosion compared to marine-grade steel housings. Specify 316 stainless steel hardware and marine-grade coatings on all exposed metal components.

What support is available for shipyard lighting projects?

Product specialists with over 15 years of industrial lighting expertise provide complimentary custom lighting plans specifying fixture placement, mounting heights, and beam angles to achieve required foot-candle levels.