In an unusual step, the U.S. Coast Guard has issued a marine safety alert about the possibility of some LED lighting interfering with communications. The Coast Guard warned that crews, ship owners, inspectors and other mariners have reported poor reception on VHF frequencies used for radiotelephone, digital selective calling (DSC) and …
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Larson Electronics Launches Rugged UV LED Light Source
Larson Electronics, an industrial grade lighting equipment specialist, reported the release of a 132-watt ultraviolet LED light source that offers extreme durability and high output. The new LEDLB-44E-UV-400NM ultraviolet LED light bar draws 132 watts of power from a 12-volt electrical system to produce 176 mW/cm². This light bar can …
on March 23, 2017 in LED Light-Engines/Modules/Subsystems, Latest News, UV Curing, LEDs for marine vessels
Largest Cruise Ship, Harmony of the Seas Features Elation LED Lighting
Harmony of the Seas, the world’s largest cruise, which is owned by Royal Caribbean International, has set sail with a large Elation Professional LED lighting package. The Elation LED lighting now illuminates the ship’s main entertainment and relaxation areas. According to Royal Caribbean, the Harmony of the Seas is an …
U.S. Navy Approves Energy Focus 2-Ft TLEDs for New Ship Construction
Energy Focus, Inc. of Solon, Ohio USA, reported that the U.S. Navy Naval Sea Systems Command has qualified its entire family of 2-ft. tubular LEDS (TLEDs) and fixtures for use in new construction of surface vessels. The U.S. Navy approved the use of the Energy Focus single-, double- and triple-tube …
