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Offshore drilling platforms operate in extremely harsh environments. They face challenges such as high corrosion, high humidity, strong vibrations, and the presence of flammable gases. To ensure operational safety and efficiency, a variety of marine lighting types are required on these platforms. Here is a detailed analysis:

Explosion-Proof Lighting

This is the most critical and widely used type of lighting on offshore drilling platforms. Explosion-proof lighting is essential in areas such as the wellhead area. It is also critical on the drilling deck, production processing area, pump room, and storage areas. Flammable gases, such as methane and hydrogen sulfide, may be present. These lights must comply with international explosion-proof standards. These include ATEX (Europe), IECEx (International), or NEC (North America) Class I. They must meet Division 1 or Zone 1 requirements, with common explosion-proof marks like Ex d IIC T4 Gb. The protection method often used is the flameproof type. The enclosure can withstand an internal explosion. It prevents the spread of flames to the external hazardous environment.

High-Protection-Rated Lighting

All outdoor areas and locations that may come into contact with water mist need high waterproof and dustproof ratings. They may also face salt spray exposure. This is essential to withstand these conditions. Typically, a minimum of IP66 is required. This rating makes it completely dustproof and protected against powerful water jets. Sometimes, IP67 is necessary for protection against temporary immersion. In some cases, even IP68 is required for protection against continuous immersion. The housings are usually made of die-cast aluminum. They have a special corrosion-resistant coating, such as epoxy powder coating, to resist salt spray corrosion. Alternatively, they can be made of stainless steel, like 316L stainless steel.

LED Lighting

Modern offshore drilling platforms almost universally adopt LED lighting, replacing traditional metal halide lamps, high-pressure sodium lamps, etc. The reasons are as follows:

High-Intensity Floodlights / Projectors

These lights are used for illuminating large working areas. This includes the main deck, areas around the derrick, crane operation areas, and edges of the helicopter deck. They feature high lumen output and good beam control. The distribution is effective, and they are usually mounted on masts, high poles, or high structures. They must be explosion-proof and high-protection-rated LED lights.

Area Lighting Lamps

Provide lighting for specific work points or smaller areas, such as equipment operating panels, maintenance points, corridors, and staircases. They come in various forms. These include explosion-proof LED industrial lights and explosion-proof LED platform lights. Additionally, there are explosion-proof LED fluorescent lamp replacements (linear lights) and explosion-proof LED projectors.

Emergency Lighting

Emergency lighting provides illumination in the event of a main power failure. It lights up key escape routes and lifeboat/raft embarkation points. It also illuminates muster stations, control rooms, and emergency equipment storage areas. They are equipped with their own backup batteries. The batteries are typically required to last 1 - 3 hours. These lights automatically turn on when the main power is cut. They must also be explosion-proof (if located in hazardous areas) and high-protection-rated.

Helicopter Deck Lighting

For helicopter takeoff and landing operations at night or in low visibility, helicopter deck lighting provides illumination. It complies with standards set by the International Civil Aviation Organization. Alternatively, it follows relevant national civil aviation authorities. The lighting offers uniform, glare-free illumination. These are usually specially designed floodlights. They must also be explosion-proof (as they are near fuel areas) and high-protection-rated.

Obstruction Lights

Used to mark the height and outline of the platform to ensure aviation and maritime safety and prevent collisions. These include medium-intensity obstruction lights. They also include high-intensity obstruction lights, which are often red or white flashing lights. These are installed at the highest points of the platform, such as the top of the derrick. They are also on protruding structures. They must comply with aviation and maritime regulations.

Signal Indicator Lights

Used for equipment status indication and alarm indication. They must meet the explosion-proof grade requirements of the areas where they are located.