Let there be light: Glamox supplies LED lighting to the world’s largest FPSO contractor

Lighting specialist Glamox has supplied a complete lighting package for a new floating production storage and offloading vessel (FPSO) that will operate off the coast of Brazil.

The FPSO is constructed and operated by Modec, one of the largest FPSO contractors in the world.

Cidade de Campos dos Goytacazes MV 29 is owned and operated by Modec on behalf of the Brazilian oil major Petrobras.

The FPSO will operate off the coast of Rio de Janeiro. The FPSO is Modec’s 10th vessel for Petrobras.

Based in Singapore, Glamox Far East has supplied more than 1,800 LED luminaires to the FPSO, with products ranging from the DL60 series of downlights to explosion-proof products such as the FX60 series of LED floodlights and the MAX LED series of LED luminaires.

LED lighting systems ensures a long lifetime, and reduced maintenances which are valuable features for the FPSO that is expected to stay be deployed offshore for more than 20 years.



LED downlights

The DL60 LED downlights are designed to provide maximum light quality with better colour rendering than fluorescent and halogen lighting.

All DL60 components are custom engineered to work optimally together in order to provide maximum light output and minimum glare.

The downlights are easy to install and are characterised by a long service life at high ambient temperatures (50,000 hours at 45°C) and low power consumption. The DL60 is supplied with driver and light source and is available in a wide range of trims and decors.

Explosion-proof LED floodlights and luminaires

The FX60 series of Ex de LED floodlights are designed for a long lifetime and high efficiency without any maintenance.

The Ex d module of the floodlight has no flame path and the connection box is Ex e approved. LED gives instant light and the floodlight is immune against voltage drops.

The special design of seawater-resistant aluminium anodised module housing ensures excellent cooling. Mounting frame and bracket are made from stainless steel.

The FX60 series are available with international and regional Ex certifications such as IECEx, ATEX, Inmetro, CSA and TRUC.

MAX LED is an Ex e high quality series of LED luminaires for mounting indoors or outdoors in Zone 1 or Zone 2 hazardous areas. The luminaire is specially designed for long lifetime and reduced maintenance.

LEDs are driven by an inrush-free integrated circuit driver. The luminaire has a hinged gear tray for easy access.