Marine Explosion Proof Lighting

Offshore and marine environments impose the most demanding conditions on explosion proof lighting systems. Vessels, FPSOs, offshore platforms, and floating production units all require luminaires that combine hazardous area certification with proven resistance to continuous salt-spray exposure, vibration, and corrosive atmospheres. AJV Tech supplies ABS class approved lighting from leading manufacturers, ensuring reliable illumination across engine rooms, pump rooms, cargo decks, and helidecks while meeting classification society requirements.

Key Features

✓ABS class approved for vessel and FPSO installations
✓Salt-spray resistant housings tested to withstand prolonged offshore exposure
✓Vibration-rated construction suitable for engine rooms and rotating machinery areas
✓IECEx and ATEX certified for Zone 1 and Zone 2 hazardous locations

Frequently Asked Questions

Classification societies including ABS, DNV, Lloyd's Register, Bureau Veritas, and ClassNK require type approval for explosion proof lighting installed on classed vessels and offshore structures. ABS type approval is the most commonly specified for vessels operating in the Arabian Gulf. Products must also hold IECEx or ATEX certification for the explosion protection element. AJV Tech supplies Raytec luminaires with ABS type approval and dual IECEx and ATEX certification.

On an FPSO, Zone 1 areas include pump rooms, cargo tank spaces, areas around cargo manifolds, and enclosed spaces where flammable vapour is likely under normal operations. Zone 2 encompasses open deck areas around cargo handling equipment, spaces adjacent to Zone 1 areas, and locations where flammable vapour may be present only in abnormal conditions. Zone 1 requires ATEX Category 2 or equivalent IECEx protection level.

Yes. Classification societies require marine equipment to be tested to vibration and shock standards to ensure reliability in the dynamic environment of a vessel or floating structure. This is in addition to the standard IEC 60079 explosion protection testing. Raytec SPARTAN marine-grade luminaires are tested and certified to meet both explosion protection and marine structural requirements.

For FPSOs classed by ABS, ABS type approval is required in addition to IECEx certification. IECEx covers the explosion protection requirements under IEC 60079, while ABS type approval covers the marine-specific requirements including vibration, shock, and structural robustness. Products holding dual IECEx and ABS type approval simplify the class approval process and are the preferred specification for Arabian Gulf FPSO projects.

Yes. AJV Tech supplies IECEx, ATEX, and ABS type approved explosion proof lighting to FPSOs, offshore platforms, and vessels operating in the Arabian Gulf, including assets operated by ADNOC Offshore, Saudi Aramco, and QatarEnergy. Supply is coordinated from our UAE operations with full classification society documentation and logistics support for offshore delivery.