Aqua Signal Bi-Color, Tri-Color Bow & Steaming Lights

Aqua Signal Navigation Lighting Excellence

When it comes to bi-color, tri-color bow, and steaming lights, Aqua Signal's patented design has been time-tested and is the industry standard by which all other designs are compared. Aqua Signal is a global marine-lighting brand established in 1868 in Bremen, Germany, and today the brand operates under the Glamox Group, a Norway-based professional lighting company. This heritage translates into navigation lights that boaters have trusted for decades to meet critical visibility requirements in coastal and offshore conditions.

Comprehensive Series for Every Vessel

Choices include Aqua Signal Series 20, 25, 33, 34 and 40 lights, with most series including side-mount, deck-mount, bi-color, masthead, all-round, stern and steaming light options. The Series 40 Navigation Light is predominantly designed for sail or power vessels up to 65 feet (20 meters), while the Aqua Signal 25100-7 Side-Mount Navigation Light is a bi-color light designed for side mounting on vessels up to 39 feet, meeting USCG A-16 standards with a 1 nautical mile visibility. The Series 41 Bi-Color Navigation Light is a conventional light designed for direct mounting on both sail and powerboat applications up to 65 feet, offering versatility for various mounting configurations.

LED Technology and Visibility Standards

Aqua Signal was among the first marine manufacturers to release a complete line of LED navigation lights, with benefits including lower power draw—ideal for battery-dependent sailboats and small craft—and extended service life. The Series 34 LED fixture uses only 3W for a 2NM visibility, representing a dramatic improvement over older incandescent designs. For sailboat owners seeking offshore capability, the Series 34 LED Tri-Color Navigation / Anchor Light uses less than 2W with 2NM visibility versus 20W with 1NM visibility for traditional deck-level side lights plus stern light combinations.

Engineered for Marine Durability

The construction quality that sets Aqua Signal apart begins with materials engineered specifically for saltwater environments. Housing is a black, rigid polycarbonate that is shock resistant, seawater resistant, non-corrosive and non-magnetic, with stainless steel side shields and rigid acrylic fresnel lenses that are both shock-resistant and seawater-resistant. Housing cases are made from glass-reinforced polycarbonate for durability and are non-corrosive, non-magnetic and seawater resistant, while lenses are made from high-quality, impact and shock resistant plastic. This robust construction ensures reliable performance season after season, even in demanding offshore conditions.

Compliance and Certification

Navigation lights are certified as an entire unit of housing/lens/bulb combination, with the USCG only approving the entire unit, including the bulb, through third-party testing. Aqua Signal's bi-color, tri-color, bow, and steaming lights meet the visibility requirements and sector angles mandated by international maritime regulations, giving vessel operators confidence that their lighting systems will pass inspection and perform when it matters most. Whether you need a bow-mounted bi-color light for coastal cruising or a masthead tri-color for offshore passage-making, Aqua Signal offers USCG-certified solutions designed to keep you visible and compliant on the water.