What OceanLED does

OceanLED (legal entity: Ocean LED Marine Ltd) is a UK-based designer and manufacturer of underwater LED lighting systems for marine applications, headquartered in Hinckley and operating since 2004. The company sells a comprehensive product portfolio spanning surface-mount and thru-hull underwater lights (Sport Series, X-Series X4/X8/X16, Explore XFM E2/E3/E6/E7, Dock Light Series), above-water mast lights (M6 Gen2), lighting controllers (OceanBridge, OceanDMX WTP Plus, OceanDMX RC), underwater cameras (EYES HD/4K), and installation accessories. Core technical differentiation rests on signature underwater optics that focus light into a blade pattern, IP69K-rated sealing systems, marine-grade aluminium bronze and Grilamid housings, and a patented multizone lighting controller (OceanBridge) with NMEA 2000 integration, music sync, and motion-to-colour functionality.

The business model is hardware sales executed through a dual-channel go-to-market: direct-to-consumer e-commerce at store.oceanled.com (with a Light System Builder configurator) for self-serve SMB and individual boat/dock owners, and a global authorized dealer network for enterprise, custom superyacht, and installation-led sales. Pricing is one-time hardware purchase with per-unit SKUs ranging from approximately $224 for accessories to $2,922 for high-end Explore E7 TH models. Customer segments are organised vertically across Leisure Marine, Sport Fishing, Superyacht, and Dock Lighting use cases, with superyacht custom projects representing the highest-touch bespoke engineering work. Distribution is global, supported by UPS logistics integration, GDPR/CCPA-compliant data practices, and partnerships with all six major marine MFD brands for ecosystem-level integration.

Name

OceanLED

Legal name

Ocean LED Marine Ltd

Website

https://oceanled.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

OceanLED is a UK-based designer and manufacturer of underwater LED lighting systems, controllers, and underwater cameras serving leisure boaters, sport fishers, superyacht builders, and dock owners globally via e-commerce and a dealer network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Marine Underwater LED Lighting

NAICS

Electric Lighting Equipment Manufacturing (33513), Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing (334511)

SIC

Electric Lighting & Wiring Equipment (3640)

akta.pro primary industry

Marine Lighting & Signaling Systems (Internal/External) (IMAJAJAJ)

akta.pro secondary industry

Integrated Marine Electrical Systems & Switchboards (IMAJAJAA)

Keywords

• Underwater LED lights
• Marine lighting systems
• Superyacht lighting
• Dock lighting fixtures
• Boat LED lighting

Headquarters

HQ city

Hinckley

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Underwater LED Light Sales: Direct sales of underwater LED lights through e-commerce store and dealer network. Products include X-Series (X4, X8, X16), Sport Series, Explore Series (E2, E3, E6, E7), Pro Series, and Dock Light Series. One-time hardware purchase with various mounting options and lumens outputs.
2. Lighting Controllers and Accessories: Sales of OceanBridge multizone controllers, OceanDMX controllers, RC controllers, junction boxes, cables, mounting kits, and replacement bezels. Complementary products to enhance the underwater lighting systems.
3. Custom Projects and Superyacht Solutions: Custom project services for superyacht refits and bespoke underwater lighting installations requiring specialized engineering and design work.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

OceanLED designs, manufactures, and distributes underwater LED lighting systems for marine applications including leisure boats, sport fishing vessels, superyachts, and docks. The product portfolio includes surface-mount and thru-hull LED fixtures, multizone lighting controllers (OceanBridge), underwater cameras (EYES), and accessories. Products are sold through a direct e-commerce store and a global authorized dealer network.

Product overview

OceanLED is a marine lighting technology company offering a comprehensive portfolio of underwater LED lights and lighting control systems for boats and yachts. The product range includes multiple underwater light families: Sport Series (surface-mount lights up to 6,000 lumens), X-Series (compact surface-mount lights in X4/X8/X16 variants from 1,150 to 4,500 lumens), Discover D3 (flush-mount at 700 lumens), Explore XFM/E Series (exchangeable flush-mount and thru-hull lights producing up to 11,000 lumens with patented angling optics), and Dock Light Series for residential/commercial dock applications. Control solutions include the OceanBridge multizone controller (patented, NMEA 2000/MFD compatible with music sync and motion-to-colour), OceanDMX WTP Plus touch panel, and OceanDMX RC remote. The company also offers underwater cameras (EYES series in HD and 4K), above-water mast lights (M6 Gen2), and comprehensive accessories including cables, junction boxes, isolating mounting kits, and bezels. Products are engineered for marine environments with IP69K waterproof ratings, marine-grade aluminium bronze or Grilamid materials, and advanced underwater optics creating the signature OceanLED light blade.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• OceanBridge: Advanced underwater lighting system controller with multizone control, music sync, and MFD compatibility
• OceanDMX WTP Plus
• OceanDMX RC
• EYES
• X-Series
• Sport Series
• Explore
• Discover D3
• Pro Series
• M6 Gen2
• Dock Light Series

Products and services

• Sport Series Underwater LED Light Surface-mount underwater LED light producing up to 6,000 fixture lumens, constructed from marine-grade aluminium bronze with IP69K certification. Designed for sport fishing and leisure craft owners seeking durable, high-output underwater illumination.
• Sport Colours - Camera Edition Multi-colour sport fishing underwater light with integrated camera features, designed to provide a competitive advantage for competitive anglers and sport fishing captains. IP69K certified with 3,500 fixture lumens.
• X-Series X4 Underwater LED Light Compact surface-mounted underwater LED light delivering up to 1,150 fixture lumens, featuring Grilamid construction and IP69K certification. Targeted at leisure boats up to 30 feet.
• X-Series X8 Underwater LED Light Surface-mounted underwater LED light with up to 2,300 fixture lumens, featuring a moulded single-piece Grilamid lens and IP69K certification. Positioned for leisure boats with signature underwater optics.
• X-Series X16 Underwater LED Light High-output surface-mounted underwater LED light delivering 4,500 fixture lumens with signature underwater optics, available in black, white, and stainless steel finishes. IP69K certified.
• Discover D3 Flush-Mount Underwater LED Light Flush-mount underwater LED light producing 700 fixture lumens with a moulded single-piece Grilamid bezel and rear temporary submersion protection. Entry-level flush-mount option for leisure marine.
• Explore XFM E2 Underwater LED Light Exchangeable flush-mount underwater LED light producing up to 3,000 fixture lumens with IP69K certification and temporary rear submersion protection. Light cartridge can be replaced without hauling the vessel.
• Explore XFM E3 Underwater LED Light Exchangeable flush-mount underwater LED light with up to 5,000 fixture lumens, forged marine-grade aluminium bronze housing, and dual mechanical seals for enhanced durability.
• Explore XFM E6 Underwater LED Light High-performance exchangeable flush-mount underwater LED light producing up to 11,000 fixture lumens with replaceable light cartridges and IP69K certification. Best-seller in the Explore range.
• Explore XFM E7 Underwater LED Light Exchangeable flush-mount underwater LED light with up to 11,000 fixture lumens and patented angling underwater optics allowing 50 degrees of adjustment. Flagship flush-mount model.
• Explore E6 TH Thru-Hull Underwater LED Light Thru-hull underwater LED light requiring only a 25mm cut-out, producing up to 11,000 fixture lumens with a slimline design for easy installation.
• Explore E7 TH Thru-Hull Underwater LED Light Thru-hull underwater LED light with patented angling optics providing up to 50 degrees of adjustment and up to 11,000 fixture lumens. Premium thru-hull offering.
• M6 Gen2 Above-Water Mast Light Above-water mast and sailing rig light producing 660 fixture lumens, designed to illuminate deck areas, up-light the rig, and enhance rig aesthetics. Ultra-low power draw.
• Dock Light Series Underwater LED Light Underwater LED dock light based on the Sport Light range, delivering up to 5,000 fixture lumens for residential and commercial dock illumination. Available with static or Easy-Clean swing arm bracket options.
• OceanBridge Multizone Lighting Controller Patented multizone lighting controller for controlling boat lights from MFD, smartphone, or tablet. Features RGBW colour control, music sync, patented motion-to-colour, 10 customisable lighting zones, and NMEA 2000 compatibility.
• OceanDMX WTP Plus Touch Screen Controller Touch screen DMX lighting controller for the OceanLED range featuring a graphic display, up to 50 static or dynamic scenes, and WiFi integration for flexible lighting control.
• OceanDMX RC Remote Controller Remote controller providing quick and easy light control from up to 20m range with an ultra-sensitive colour wheel and up to 4 lighting zones.
• EYES Leisure Marine Underwater Camera Full HD 1080p underwater camera with HD-SDI output and wide-angle lens for scoping bait pots, finding fish, checking hazards, or viewing props. Available in bronze or steel bezel options.
• EYES Superyacht Underwater Camera 4K Ultra High Definition and HD 1080p underwater camera for superyacht applications with a 102 degree by 56 degree viewing angle.
• F-Series to Hybrid E8 Upgrade Kit Upgrade kit to convert F-Series underwater lights to Hybrid E8 specification for superyacht applications, enabling modernisation of existing installations.
• L-Series to Hybrid E9 Upgrade Kit Upgrade kit to convert L-Series underwater lights to Hybrid E9 specification for superyacht applications, enabling modernisation of existing installations.
• Custom Projects and Superyacht Solutions Bespoke underwater lighting design and engineering services for superyacht new builds and refits. OceanLED's expert team works directly with clients to deliver custom lighting installations requiring specialised engineering and design.

Quantifiable outcome

• IP69K certified products provide highest level of water ingress protection available
• +2 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration12 records

AI capability2 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Water Revolution FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOceanLED partners with the Water Revolution Foundation as part of their commitment to sustainable and innovative technology development. The partnership focuses on tangible collaborations aimed at improving long-term environmental impact and supporting the circular economy in marine industries.
• GarmincoreTechnology or IntegrationOceanBridge controller is compatible with all major MFD (Multi-Function Display) brands including Garmin for seamless integration and control via existing marine electronics.
• SimradcoreTechnology or IntegrationOceanBridge controller compatible with Simrad MFD units for integrated lighting control through existing marine navigation systems.
• LowrancecoreTechnology or IntegrationOceanBridge controller compatible with Lowrance MFD units for integrated lighting control through existing marine electronics.
• B&GcoreTechnology or IntegrationOceanBridge controller compatible with B&G MFD units for integrated sailing and navigation system lighting control.
• RaymarinecoreTechnology or IntegrationOceanBridge controller compatible with Raymarine MFD units for integrated lighting control via marine electronics platform.
• FurunocoreTechnology or IntegrationOceanBridge controller compatible with Furuno MFD units for integrated lighting control through existing marine navigation systems.
• UPSminorOthersPrimary delivery partner for shipping orders from warehouse with daily pick-ups and 1-5 day delivery timeframes.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Lumishore: UK-based manufacturer of high-end underwater LED lighting systems for yachts and superyachts. Direct competitor in the marine underwater LED category with overlapping Explore-class products and proprietary color/control technologies.
• Scandvik: Marine lighting manufacturer focused on LED solutions for boats and docks. Comparable in product offering (downlights, courtesy lights, underwater) and in serving the recreational marine aftermarket.
• Shadow-Caster: US manufacturer of underwater LED marine lighting with comparable product families (surface mount, thru-hull) and a focus on color/control integration. Direct peer addressing the same recreational and sport-fishing segments.
• Lumitec: US-based marine and architectural LED lighting company with both above-water and underwater product lines. Competes with OceanLED across dock/marina, recreational, and commercial marine lighting categories.
• Aqualuma: Australian manufacturer specializing in underwater LED lighting for boats and docks. Direct competitor in thru-hull and surface-mount underwater lights, particularly strong in the Asia-Pacific market.

Broad incumbents

• Perko: Established US marine hardware manufacturer producing navigation lights, battery switches, and underwater lighting. Comparable as a heritage marine lighting brand with broad OEM and aftermarket distribution.
• Hella Marine: Global marine lighting brand owned by Hella/Forvia group offering extensive interior, exterior, and underwater lighting portfolios. Competes with OceanLED in underwater lighting but as part of a much broader marine electronics portfolio.
• IMTRA: US distributor and manufacturer of marine lighting, hardware, and accessories including underwater LED products. Comparable as a marine lighting specialist with broader product range and strong US dealer relationships.
• Attwood Marine: Broad marine hardware and lighting brand offering utility-grade LED lighting and accessories. Competes in lower/mid-tier underwater lighting and across general marine lighting categories.

Others

• Garmin: While not a lighting competitor, Garmin is a strategic integration partner via NMEA 2000 and MFD compatibility (OceanBridge integrates with Garmin displays). Listed as ecosystem/partner adjacent rather than competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/oceanledmarine
• Facebookfacebook.com/oceanledmarine
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/oceanled-ltd

Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about OceanLED