1. Project Background

A major seaport in Vanuatu, a key logistics hub in the South Pacific, required an upgrade of its existing port lighting system to support night-time cargo handling, vessel operations, and yard safety.

Before the upgrade, the port was using traditional high-power floodlights with a total system load of approximately 773W equivalent, which presented several challenges:
· Insufficient illumination for large working areas
· Significant lumen depreciation over time
· High energy consumption and maintenance costs
· Uneven light distribution affecting operational safety
· Limited coverage from 15-meter and 30-meter high mast poles

To improve operational efficiency and safety, the customer decided to upgrade the lighting system.

2. Polybrite Lighting Solution

Polybrite provided a phased, performance-validated LED upgrade solution tailored for high mast port lighting applications.

Phase 1 – 15m High Mast Trial The customer initially deployed a test configuration:
· 1 × 500W Polybrite LED floodlight
· 2 × 100W Polybrite LED floodlights
This setup was used to replace the existing ~773W traditional lighting system for real-world comparison.

Customer Feedback (verbatim):
“I checked the Lux level yesterday with 15m post with 1x500W and 2x100W together to match 773W old light and it's fantastic and lux level is very good compared to old lights.”

Results from Trial:
· Significantly improved lux levels
· More uniform light distribution
· Better visibility and color clarity
· Lower energy consumption with higher output efficiency
· Improved safety for nighttime port operations
The performance exceeded expectations, leading to immediate expansion of the project.

3. Project Expansion – 30m High Mast Application

Following successful validation at 15 meters, the customer expanded the deployment to higher mast installations (30m poles), using higher-power Polybrite solutions:
· 1000W LED floodlights
· 1500W ultra-high power LED floodlights

Performance Benefits:
· Excellent illumination even at 30-meter mounting height
· Strong long-distance light projection capability
· Effective coverage of large container yards and loading zones
· Improved uniformity across wide operational areas
· Enhanced nighttime productivity and safety conditions

4. Key Advantages of Polybrite Lighting

This project demonstrates Polybrite’s strong capability in industrial and port lighting applications:
· 🔹 High Lumen Efficiency Advanced LED technology delivers superior brightness with reduced energy consumption compared to traditional systems.
· 🔹 Flexible Power Configurations Available from 100W to 1500W, allowing precise adaptation to different mast heights (15m–30m+).
· 🔹 Professional Optical Design Optimized beam angles ensure uniform illumination and reduced glare in port environments.
· 🔹 Industrial-Grade Reliability Designed for harsh marine environments including high humidity, salt exposure, and strong winds.
· 🔹 Proven Retrofit Performance Successfully replaced legacy 773W-class systems with significantly improved lighting performance.

5. Project Outcomes

After implementation of Polybrite LED floodlights, the Vanuatu port achieved:
· Higher illumination levels across working zones
· Improved nighttime operational safety
· Reduced energy consumption
· Lower maintenance requirements
· Better coverage for high mast lighting systems
· Strong customer satisfaction and trust

6. Customer Validation & Ongoing Cooperation

The project evolved from a small-scale performance test into a full high mast lighting upgrade, demonstrating strong customer confidence in Polybrite solutions.
The client continued procurement with higher-power systems after validation, confirming:
Polybrite delivers not just lighting products, but proven, measurable lighting performance solutions.

7. Conclusion

The Vanuatu port project highlights Polybrite’s expertise in delivering high-performance LED floodlighting solutions for ports, harbors, and large-scale industrial environments.

With scalable power options and proven field performance, Polybrite helps global customers achieve:
· Higher lighting efficiency
· Lower operational costs
· Improved safety standards
· Sustainable energy transition