Saturday, February 15, 2025

Enhancing Offshore Platforms and Vessels with Bird-Friendly Lighting

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Glamox has introduced innovative bird-friendly lighting solutions for offshore platforms, addressing the perilous attraction bright lights pose to migratory birds. These new marine-certified green LED lights provide adequate illumination for safety but are designed to be less appealing to birds, especially younger ones on their first migration. The green wavelength is shown to reduce disruption to the birds’ magnetic orientation, while features such as dimming capabilities and light management systems further minimize potential hazards. Alongside traditional lighting options, Glamox offers upgrades to existing fixtures, helping to create a safer environment for wildlife while maintaining operational safety for offshore workers. This initiative emphasizes a commitment to both human and avian welfare, promoting darker skies and reducing maintenance costs on offshore installations.

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