Deadlights - Accommodation and Interior

Marine deadlights are hinged or bolted protective covers fitted over accommodation windows, side scuttles, and portholes. They provide additional protection against heavy weather, impact, fire exposure, and water ingress on ships and offshore vessels.

ProShipWorks provides end-to-end support to source and supply Deadlights for marine vessels, ship operators, industrial facilities, maintenance teams and procurement departments.

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Product Information

Product Name Deadlights
Product Category Accommodation and Interior
Product Reference 1515
Unit of Measure Piece

Key Features

Key Feature
1.   Steel, aluminum, or corrosion-resistant construction
2.   Hinged, bolted, or quick-closing design
3.   Weatherproof gasket and securing arrangement
4.   Suitable for marine accommodation windows and side scuttles
5.   Available with paint, galvanizing, or marine coating systems

Applications of Deadlights

Application
1.  Accommodation windows and side scuttles
2.  Cabins, mess rooms, passageways, and service spaces
3.  Merchant ships, passenger vessels, offshore vessels, and workboats

Standards, Certifications & Class Approval

Review the available standards and approval information relevant to the product. Actual certification, material traceability, inspection and classification requirements depend on the product type, intended application and purchasing specification.

Applicable Standards & Certification Applicable requirements may include SOLAS 1974, flag-state rules, and ship classification rules. Dimensions and construction may be specified to ISO or shipyard standards for marine windows, side scuttles, and deadlights.
Class Approval Approval requirements depend on vessel type, location, fire boundary, and classification rules. DNV, ABS, Lloyd's Register, Bureau Veritas, and ClassNK may accept or approve deadlight arrangements as part of the vessel's window and side-scuttle system.

Installation, Maintenance & Safety Information

Installation Notes Verify opening dimensions, hinge orientation, clearance, gasket condition, and securing points before installation. Fit the deadlight squarely, use approved marine fasteners, and ensure full contact without distorting the frame or gasket.
Maintenance Tips Inspect hinges, dogs, bolts, retaining hardware, coatings, and gaskets periodically. Remove corrosion, renew damaged protective coating, lubricate moving parts with a suitable marine lubricant, and replace hardened or cracked seals.
Safety Notes Do not operate or secure a deadlight against its designed function. Keep closing paths clear and verify secure fastening in heavy weather. Follow the vessel's approved fire, watertight, and weather-tight door and window procedures.

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