Cruise & Ferry Review - Autumn/Winter 2021

1 5 7 INTERV IEW Lighting the way Matt Swiergon explains to Rebecca Gibson how Beadlight can help shipowners to find the most effective lighting solution for staterooms onboard their passenger vessels W hen choosing lighting for cabins onboard passenger vessels, shipowners must consider everything from aesthetics, such as available space and room layouts, to technical issues, like the type of available power and installation surfaces. “Lighting requirements can differ between rooms too,” says Matt Swiergon, sales manager at Beadlight. “An inside cabin without windows may need to be brightened by an ambient light that mimics sunlight, whereas a stateroom could benefit from a light that creates a cosy ambience to help passengers unwind in the evening.” Lighting designer and manufacturer Beadlight collaborates with designers and shipowners to find the most effective lighting solutions for onboard spaces. “We work hard to understand our clients’ needs so we can provide the right product for the environment,” says Swiergon. “Our lights are made of the highest quality components, are available in multiple finishes and use our patented Beadlight diffusion system, which creates an even wash of light to provide the perfect illumination to read by. We also stock an assortment of leather which we use to create the hand stitched arms of our Stem reading lights. “All these options ensure our products can be integrated into any interior. Plus, we’re continually exploring how we can use the latest technologies to improve our existing products and bring new and innovative lighting solutions to the market.” To help with installation, Beadlight provides technical data sheets and step- by-step installation instructions, as well as a range of transformers to suit clients’ electrical requirements. Beadlight’s products undergo rigorous certification testing to enable them to be fitted in aerospace cabins, which means they require little maintenance, saving both time and money. “We know that keeping costs low is key to proper cruise ship management, so the longevity of our lights is a useful asset for operators to be able to rely on,” says Swiergon. CFR “ We work hard to understand our clients’ needs so we can provide the right product for the environment”