LIGHT AND LIGHTING

The article discusses the role of artificial light in ensuring the safety of ships at sea. The use of navigation lights, searchlights and image intensifiers is examined for various marine applications. Some practical guidelines are provided for the three main forms of shipboard lighting, i.e. in working areas during the hours of darkness, accommodation lighting and emergency lighting.

• Supplemental Notes:
  • Safety at Sea, May 1986, p.30 [3 pp., 1 tab., 6 phot.]
• Publication Date: 1986

Language

• English

Subject/Index Terms

• Subject Areas: Marine Transportation;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00690204
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: British Maritime Technology
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Aug 14 1995 12:00AM