Raytec SPARTAN Hazardous Area Lighting Upgrade Aboard the Valaris 250 Rig
“AJV chose Raytec for the Valaris 250 rig lighting installation because of its proven reliability, ATEX/IECEx hazardous area certifications, and superior offshore performance capabilities.”
The Challenge: Aramco-Compliant Lighting on a Live Drilling Rig
Valaris 250, operating in the Arabian Gulf off the coast of Saudi Arabia, required a complete lighting overhaul to meet Saudi Aramco's stringent lighting and Ex certification standards. The project brought together a specific set of offshore constraints:
- ✓Meeting Saudi Aramco's demanding lighting and Ex certification requirements
- ✓Replacing outdated legacy fixtures with a more efficient, lower-maintenance alternative
- ✓Ensuring full ATEX/IECEx Zone 1 and Zone 2 compliance across all classified areas
- ✓Conducting lighting surveys on an active rig with restricted operational access
- ✓Implementing reliable emergency lighting with maintained backup capability
The Solution: Raytec SPARTAN Hazardous Area Range
Following a comprehensive two-night lighting survey conducted directly on the rig, AJV Technical Equipment specified Raytec's SPARTAN hazardous area range across all Zone 1 and Zone 2 classified areas. The following products were installed:
Why AJV Chose Raytec
- ✓Proven reliability in demanding offshore drilling environments
- ✓Full ATEX/IECEx hazardous area certification for Zone 1 and Zone 2 gas-classified areas
- ✓Superior offshore performance — marine-grade IP66/67 construction
- ✓Emergency variants with maintained backup, avoiding separate emergency fittings
- ✓A single, consolidated fixture range covering both Zone 1 and Zone 2 requirements
Results
The SPARTAN installation aboard the Valaris 250 delivered measurable improvements across compliance, efficiency, and reliability:
- ✓Achieved Saudi Aramco compliance across all rig areas
- ✓Reduced total fixture count while improving overall illumination levels
- ✓Lowered energy consumption and ongoing maintenance requirements
- ✓Emergency variants provided 3-hour maintained backup without separate fittings
- ✓Marine-grade IP66/67 construction ensures durability in extreme Arabian Gulf conditions
AJV Tech — Authorized Raytec Distributor for GCC & India
AJV Technical Equipment is an authorized Raytec distributor across UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Oman, Bahrain, and India. The Valaris 250 project demonstrates the SPARTAN range's capability to meet Saudi Aramco compliance on live offshore drilling assets. For rigs, platforms, and marine facilities in the Arabian Gulf requiring a similar lighting upgrade in Zone 1 or Zone 2 classified areas, contact AJV Tech to discuss your project.
