Offshore Drilling Rig Lighting

Offshore drilling rigs and platforms demand explosion proof lighting that can withstand the harshest marine environments while meeting the strictest hazardous area classifications. AJV Tech supplies Zone 1 and Zone 2 certified LED lighting fixtures engineered for drilling decks, mud rooms, shale shaker areas, and open platform spaces. Our marine-grade luminaires feature corrosion-resistant housings built to endure constant salt-spray exposure, extreme humidity, and wide temperature fluctuations encountered on offshore installations across the Middle East and beyond.

Key Features

✓Zone 1 and Zone 2 certified for hazardous offshore drilling environments
✓Marine-grade corrosion-resistant construction with salt-spray rated housings
✓High-output LED technology for drilling floors, derricks, and platform walkways
✓IECEx and ATEX compliant with third-party certification for global deployments

Frequently Asked Questions

Offshore drilling rigs require explosion proof lighting with IECEx and/or ATEX certification for the relevant hazardous zone classification. For assets classed by ABS, DNV, or Lloyd's Register, ABS type approval or equivalent classification society acceptance is also required. AJV Tech supplies Raytec SPARTAN LED luminaires with IECEx, ATEX, and ABS type approval, covering the full certification stack required for GCC offshore drilling projects.

On offshore drilling rigs, Zone 1 areas include the drill floor, mud pit room, shale shaker room, and enclosed areas around wellhead equipment where flammable gas is likely to be present under normal operations. Zone 2 areas include open deck areas, pipe racks, and locations where gas may be present only in abnormal conditions. Zone 1 requires a higher protection level (Category 2 ATEX or equivalent IECEx) than Zone 2.

Yes. Offshore drilling environments impose severe mechanical and environmental demands including constant salt spray exposure, vibration from drilling operations, and wide temperature swings. Explosion proof luminaires for offshore rigs must carry a minimum IP66 rating and be constructed from marine-grade aluminium or stainless steel with appropriate surface treatments. Raytec SPARTAN luminaires are designed and tested for these conditions.

Yes. LED explosion proof lighting from Raytec delivers equivalent or superior lumen output to metal halide fittings with significantly lower energy consumption and maintenance requirements. LED lifetime of 50,000+ hours compared to 6,000-10,000 hours for metal halide reduces lamp replacement offshore, which is costly and operationally disruptive. AJV Tech can assist with a like-for-like replacement specification.

Yes. AJV Tech supplies IECEx and ATEX certified explosion proof lighting to ADNOC Offshore assets in the Arabian Gulf and to Saudi Aramco offshore facilities including platforms in the Eastern Province and offshore fields. We provide full documentation packages including IECEx certificates, ABS type approval, and operator-specific submittal formats to support material approval on ADNOC and Aramco offshore projects.