Water and marine lighting

For those seeking reliable lighting in maritime and water management applications,, Karl Dose has been delivering high-quality solutions for over a century. The German family business combines extensive practical experience with technical innovation, supplying products that perform optimally in demanding marine conditions as well as in humid water installations.

Marine lighting for the maritime sector

Karl Dose develops marine lighting specifically designed to meet the unique challenges of shipping, maritime, and offshore environments. All luminaires are rigorously tested and engineered to perform under harsh marine conditions, with a strong focus on reliability, corrosion resistance, and light performance.

Marine lighting applications

Marine lighting is used on a variety of vessels and locations:

• Trading ships and cruise ships
• Yachts and boating
• Rescue and naval ships
• Offshore installations and port facilities

Main product categories: marine lighting

• Ceiling and wall lights: robust lighting for indoor and outdoor areas on board
• Spotlights and searchlights: powerful LED solutions for navigation and maneuvering
• Floodlights: high light output for deck and area lighting

Examples of Karl Dose marine lighting

• LED POINTS 569: compact ceiling light with brass housing.
• AQUILA 631: wall-mounted light with a durable construction and flexible mounting options.
• Hercules 3 LED Aluminum Floodlight: seawater-resistant LED floodlight with high light output.

These marine luminaires meet international quality standards and are designed to deliver reliable, long-term performance on board. See the images of the models mentioned below.

Water lighting for water management and drinking water installations

Water lighting is specifically designed for use in water chambers, technical rooms, wells, and drinking water installations. These luminaires:

• comply with strict safety and hygiene standards, such as DVGW guidelines;
• are made of high-quality, corrosion-resistant materials;
• and can perform for long periods of time in humid, cold and submersible environments.

Main product types of water lighting

• Floodlights: robust lighting for larger water chambers
• Underwater and inspection spotlights: for above and underwater installation
• Tube lights: flexible luminaires with adjustable mounting brackets
• Classic robust lights: suitable for water chambers, shafts access points

Examples of Karl Dose water lighting

• TUCANA LED floodlight: robust floodlights for a larger water chamber with light output of up to 30,000 lumens.
• HYDRA underwater spotlights: for above and underwater installation and inspection of shafts and water chambers.
• AURIGA LED spotlights: bestseller for small to medium sized water rooms with uniform light distribution.
• SERPENS tube lights: all-round flexible tubular luminaires with adjustable mounting brackets.
• HEKA lighting: classic robust lights that can also be used in water chambers, shafts or entrances.

This water lighting has specific features for long-term performance in humid, cold and submersible environments. See images of the mentioned lamps below.

What sets Karl Dose products apart?

• High standards: continuous quality control is applied at every stage of production and processing. Our products comply with leading international standards and certifications, including DIN, HNA, ISO 9001, DNV, and RMRS.
• International presence: our global network helps us serve customers worldwide and understand their challenges.
• Strong market orientation: a large part of our product portfolio originates from customer-specific solutions that have evolved into industry standards within the shipping sector.
• Personal approach: our team takes a customer-oriented approach and, thanks to its expertise, can provide solutions for almost any requirement
• More than 100 years of experience: we build on more than a century of experience, combined with the expertise of colleagues who know the field - some with direct experience at sea.
• One-stop solution: because all core activities are located at our head office, we control the entire value chain, from demand and design to production and delivery of the best possible solution.

Need advice and support?

Would you like to view the Karl Dose range or advice on the right lighting for your application? Then take contact with us. Our experts provide expert support and solutions that meet your technical and operational requirements.