Daniamant Lifebuoy Lights – SOLAS, MED & ATEX Approved Emergency Lighting

Buyer’s Guide: Selecting the Right Lifebuoy Light for Your Vessel

Specifying lifebuoy lights involves balancing vessel survey rules, maintenance regimes, and ease of installation. Below is an overview of the key models, battery configurations, and retrofit options available from Daniamant.

1. Maintenance-Free Lithium vs. Serviceable Alkaline D-Cell Lights

• Daniamant L160 (The Industry-Standard Lithium Light):
  The Daniamant L160 is globally recognized as one of the most reliable and widely fitted LED lifebuoy lights across commercial shipping fleets. Hermetically sealed and completely maintenance-free for its entire 5-year service life, it triggers automatically via a pull-cord lanyard when the lifebuoy is deployed. The L160 easily withstands a rigorous 76-metre drop test (well above the 30 m SOLAS requirement) and carries SOLAS, MED, USCG, and Transport Canada approvals. Furthermore, it is exempt from Class 9 dangerous goods transport regulations (Non-HAZMAT), ensuring fast, cost-effective air and sea logistics worldwide.
• Daniamant L170 (Ultra-Compact 5-Year Maintenance-Free Light):
  The newest generation of lithium-powered lifebuoy lighting. Weighing just ~90 grams, the L170 is among the most compact SOLAS lights available. Also rated for a 76-metre drop height and 5 years of maintenance-free standby, it is an exceptional solution for container vessels, passenger ferries, and offshore vessels seeking minimal topside weight and footprint.
• Daniamant L90 & L90 LED (Replaceable Alkaline D-Cells):
  The world’s most recognized lifebuoy light. Powered by 5 standard 1.5 V alkaline D-cells (LR20) replaced during annual surveys. The L90 family eliminates lithium transport restrictions (Non-HAZMAT air/sea freight) and is supported by a full range of original spare parts (bulbs, O-rings, domes, and brackets). The L90 LED variant combines solid-state LED durability with a 76-metre drop rating.
• Daniamant L161 – Intrinsically Safe ATEX/IECEx for Hazardous Zones:
  The intrinsically safe counterpart to the L160. Certified to ATEX and IECEx for Zone 0, 1, and 2 hazardous areas (Ex ia IIC T4) on crude tankers, LNG/LPG carriers, chemical tankers, and offshore platforms. Offers 5-year maintenance-free lithium operation and a 76-metre drop height.

Comparison Matrix: Daniamant Lifebuoy Lights

2. Seamless Upgrades with Adapter Plates – No New Drilling Required

During dry-docking and refits, minimizing installation labor is critical. Daniamant’s dedicated retrofit plates allow quick installation into existing fixing points:

• Daniamant L16X Adapter Plate (Part no. 62-070A):
  Enables direct mounting of a modern L16X bracket (for L160 or L161) using existing drill holes from legacy models such as the L40, L41B, L90, or L120. Simply screw the plate into the existing fixings and secure the new bracket using the supplied stainless steel screws.
• Daniamant L170 Commercial Adapter Plate (Part no. 61-070A):
  Designed for upgrading from L160/L16X installations to the compact L170 Commercial light. The adapter aligns perfectly with existing L16X patterns, eliminating the need to drill or weld on bulkheads and bridge wings.

3. Genuine Spare Parts for Daniamant L90

Extend the operational lifespan of your L90 units cost-effectively during routine surveys. Bövik Marin AB maintains stock of all genuine components:

• Replacement Bulbs (Part no. 63-100): Genuine filament lamps for L90 only (not L90 LED) ensuring correct luminous output and power consumption.
• Sealing O-Rings (Part no. 63-800): Always fit a new O-ring during bulb replacement to maintain IP68 watertight integrity.
• Threaded Light Domes (Part no. 63-4001): Heavy-duty replacement polycarbonate domes.
• Mounting Brackets (Part no. 63-4003): Marine polymer brackets compatible with both L90 and L90 LED lights.