Glamox Provides Lighting Solutions
For German Research Vessel
T
he new flagship in Germany’s
research fleet has been
equipped with lighting
solutions supplied by Glamox
Aqua Signal GmbH.
Introduced by the German Government
in November 2014, the Sonne (“Sun”)
research vessel is 116m long by 20.6m
wide and can accommodate up to 40
scientists and 32 crew members. The vessel
was built to research Climate Change and
various aspects of marine resources and
ecosystems. The vessel was built by Meyer
Werft, a leading innovative shipbuilder that
is well known for its huge cruise ships.
Certified to DNV GL class, Sonne is
illuminated using a wide range of lighting
solutions from Glamox. Xenon searchlights
are mounted on the highest points and are
“It is an honour for us
to provide lighting solutions
for such a special ship,”
Jörg Koch-Losekamm, Managing
Director of Glamox Aqua Signal
GmbH, Bremen, Germany.
remote controlled from inside the ship using
a control panel and joystick. The Xenon
searchlights are compact, lightweight, easy
to mount and offer a long operating life. The
searchlights are designed for marine vessels
with a high demand for light output or that
operate in harsh winter conditions such
as tugs, icebreakers and offshore supply
vessels.
Due to the higher vibrations present, the
engine rooms on Sonne are fitted with
special vibration-resistant lighting from
Glamox. Interior rooms such as cabins
and bridge are illuminated u sing modern,
recessed ceiling lights. Special luminaires
are installed in freezing/cold rooms onboard
the ship. Also, as the ocean is often very
rough, outdoor lighting has a high degree
of protection from seawater.