Overview

The Hella Marine DuraLED 12 is a surface-mount utility light that puts clean white light where you actually work on board, from cabins to lockers and engine spaces. It runs on 12/24V DC (Multivolt) and keeps draw low at under 2.5W, which is helpful when you are lighting multiple areas off a house bank.

Light colour is 5000K (white), and the lamp is IP67 (completely sealed) with ISO 8846 ignition protection, so it suits wet locations and higher-risk areas where ignition protection is required. It comes pre-wired with 500 mm of tinned marine cable and uses a bush-mount system that takes the fastening load to reduce stress on the housing.

Key features

• Multivolt 12/24V DC operation
• Under 2.5W draw (less than 0.20A at 12V, less than 0.10A at 24V)
• IP67 rating for dust sealing, washdowns, and temporary immersion
• 5000K white light for a clear, task-friendly look
• Pre-wired with 500 mm of tinned marine cable
• Lens in UV-resistant, impact-enhanced acrylic with a heavy-duty nylon shroud
• Surface-mount installation with a robust bush mount that carries the fastening load
• Approvals include CE, ISO 8846 (ignition protection), RCM, UKCA, and ECE R10
• Made in New Zealand with a 5-year warranty

Variants

This light is offered in multiple configurations so you can match how the circuit is controlled on your boat.

The key difference across the range is whether the lamp has a built-in sealed on/off switch or is a standard version without a switch. Both are the same DuraLED 12 surface-mount format for 12/24V systems and sealed for wet locations.

• 980704001: Switched version. The on/off control is sealed and integrated into the center logo, which is useful when you want local control right at the fixture.
• 959700101: Standard version. With no switch on the lamp, control is handled by an external switch or breaker, which fits well into existing cabin or utility lighting circuits.

Installation and wiring

Plan the wiring path so the 500 mm lead reaches a dry junction point or a properly protected connection location. On a switched model, the fixture can be used as its own local control point; on the standard model, route it into your existing switching and protection.

For mounting, use a solid, flat surface and align the bush-mount fastening points so the load is carried by the mounting system rather than the lamp body. Seal any penetrations as you would for other exposed deck or interior fittings, especially in cockpits, lockers, and engine spaces.

Use on board

This style of sealed utility light makes sense for engine rooms, storage lockers, lazarettes, cockpit side panels, and cabin service areas where gear gets moved around and washdowns happen. It is also a good match when you want the same look across multiple zones on the vessel while keeping power consumption low.

Materials and care

The UV-resistant acrylic lens helps the lamp stay clear in sunlit areas, and the nylon shroud holds up well where vibration and knocks are part of normal boating life. With a sealed LED unit, routine care is typically just rinsing and wiping down during regular cleaning.