Martin Aquatic Unveils Blue Mar Nova Submersible Light Series
Martin Aquatic, a world-class aquatic firm, has unveiled its latest innovation, the submersible lights series, Blue Mar Nova, alongside the launch of its most ambitious project to date, which utilises its technology for powering expansive bodies of water, known as Blue Mar Basins.
Designed to illuminate vast underwater areas, the Blue Mar Nova has demonstrated its superiority over some of the brightest lights available on the market. These submersible lights are currently operational at the largest freshwater lagoons in the Caribbean, specifically at Carnival Cruise Line’s new private destination, Celebration Key.
“We’re proud to have developed a light capable of illuminating the largest bodies of water we’ve ever designed and engineered,” states Josh Martin, president & creative director of Martin Aquatic.
“The Blue Mar Nova emerged from our quest to find the perfect solution for our Blue Mar Basins. In our pursuit, we took it upon ourselves to meet the challenge with a product that we could confidently endorse.”
More Efficient Design
The Blue Mar Nova series comprises two distinct lights: the single-colour Blue Mar Nova Bright White and the full-colour Blue Mar SuperNova RGBAW. Both models boast robust stainless-steel construction, an output power of 96 watts, and a light face featuring 100 cutting-edge Cree high-power LEDs.
Moreover, these lights are manufactured in the United States, ensuring the highest fabrication standards with UL 676 Certification for pool and spa applications. The primary differences between the two models lie in their unique brightness and colour capabilities.
With a lumen output of 9,841 lm, the Blue Mar Nova Bright White light provides a visible light output equivalent to a 1,560-watt incandescent light. This results in a beautifully illuminated environment capable of lighting pools that stretch for hundreds of feet.
When designing a new pool, engineers opting for a Blue Mar Nova instead of standard underwater lights can use fewer units while maintaining the same level of illumination, leading to a more efficient layout for traditional swimming pools.
Supported by lighting design software, each project can be rendered during the design phase to showcase optimal lighting distribution, ensuring compliance with underwater lighting regulations.
For the Blue Mar SuperNova RGBAW, its extensive colour range is complemented by user-friendly controls. The deepest shades can be accessed at the push of a button and are fully controllable with built-in DMX/RDM functionality, eliminating the need for external drivers. Owners wishing to create ambient coloured lighting can craft themed environments suitable for any holiday or special event, thanks to the colour-changing features of the Blue Mar SuperNova.
Reducing Light Pollution
“Martin Aquatic’s background in the themed entertainment industry was another factor that motivated us to develop these capabilities within the Blue Mar SuperNova,” explains Diego Cordova, technical director at Martin Aquatic.
“Having built-in controls that integrate with other special effect systems can transform any underwater environment into an extension of nighttime shows or productions—whether the submersible lights are installed in a body of water adjacent to a stage, supplementing a show fountain, or next to a themed attraction.”
Both lights feature built-in louvers that help focus and contain their output within the body of water, thereby reducing nuisance lighting outside the pool that can contribute to light pollution.
Additionally, the Blue Mar SuperNova RGBAW is designed to assist coastal property owners with pools or basins located in sea turtle nesting areas. By changing the lights’ colour setting to Red or Amber, hatchlings are less likely to be disoriented by white lights.
The launch of the Blue Mar Nova light series follows Martin Aquatic’s introduction of the Blue Mar Basins system, which features its own filtration technology and custom control modules. Overall, these products for aquatic environments are being developed and marketed under the company’s Blue Mar Products brand, a new range from Blue Mar Basins, LLC.
These submersible lights are available for any designer to utilise, and their size and powerful lumen output make them an ideal choice for properties looking to refresh their existing aquatic features by adding a new dynamic element.
Earlier this year, Martin Aquatic named themed entertainment industry veteran Chris Grap as creative director, enhancing the company’s capabilities in thematic storytelling.
