Development of a new lighting system for cargo holds

Cargotec introduces MacLux lighting system for cargo holds which uses LED technology to produce a high light output from a low power input.


As per Cargotec, MacLux increases the safety of working conditions on board by adding light to areas where it is needed, for example cargo holds and lashing bridges, possibly also on RoRo car decks. The lighting system is said to be resistant to vibration, temperature changes and corrosive environments. Advantages of LED lights include low maintenance, their lifetime can be up to 40,000 hours, and a lamp's surface temperature stays cool. The lights' robust plastic bodies fulfil IP66 requirements, their compact dimensions enable easy installation in restricted spaces, and they can be arranged flexibly, such as in and around cargo holds.

The lights connect to generally available power supply equipment, and so can be fitted on existing ships as well as newbuildings. They are tested according to IACS requirements at VTT (Technical Research Centre of Finland).