Innovative Marine LED Lighting You Can Trust Since 2005

Dr. LED designs, manufactures, and distributes high-performance marine LED light fixtures, marine navigation LED replacement bulbs, and marine LED replacement bulbs for recreational, commercial, and government vessels worldwide.

Founded by engineers with extensive aerospace experience and a passion for boating, Dr. LED was created with a simple goal: develop marine LED lighting products that outperform conventional lighting in reliability, efficiency, and long-term durability.

For more than two decades, we have combined innovative engineering, premium-quality components, and rigorous testing to produce lighting products that boat owners can depend on—even in the harshest marine environments.

Why Dr. LED?

Every Dr. LED product is designed with one purpose: to deliver dependable performance where reliability matters most.

Our products feature:

• Advanced regulated electronic circuitry for stable light output
• Premium electronic components selected for long service life
• Low electromagnetic interference (EMI) to minimize radio interference
• Marine-grade construction designed to resist vibration, corrosion, heat, and moisture
• High optical efficiency for maximum brightness with minimal power consumption
• Non-polarized designs on many models for easy installation
• Two-hour factory testing of every product before shipment

These engineering principles have made Dr. LED products trusted by thousands of boat owners around the world.

Engineering Built on Experience

Long before LED lighting became common in the marine industry, Dr. LED engineers were developing innovative solutions that solved real-world problems faced by boat owners.

Drawing upon extensive aerospace engineering experience, we apply disciplined design practices, careful component selection, thermal management, electronic regulation, and extensive testing to every product we manufacture.

This commitment to engineering excellence continues to guide every new product we develop.

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Engineering Innovation and Proven Accomplishments

For more than two decades, Dr. LED has focused on the engineering and development of specialized marine LED lighting products for recreational, commercial, and government vessels.

Our accomplishments include:

• Multiple U.S. patents awarded for marine LED product innovations
• Development of 2NM certified aftermarket LED replacement bulbs for compatible marine navigation-light fixtures
• ABYC A-16 compliant navigation-light applications
• Products specified by the U.S. Navy, U.S. Air Force, U.S. Coast Guard, and U.S. Federal Government
• National Stock Numbers assigned to selected products
• Early introduction of regulated marine LED bulbs, warm-white marine LEDs, high-power CREE LED products, and one-to-one marine bulb replacements
• Marine LED products designed in Seattle, Washington, USA
• More than 20 years of service to recreational boaters, commercial operators, distributors, and government customers

U.S. Patents

Dr. LED marine LED product innovations are protected by the following U.S. patents:

• 7053560
• 7450394
• 7847486
• 8545046
• D628326
• D716986

Additional patent and trademark information is available on our legal notice page.

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Trusted by Government and Marine Professionals

Dr. LED products have been specified by the:

• U.S. Navy
• U.S. Air Force
• U.S. Coast Guard
• U.S. Federal Government

Many products have been assigned National Stock Numbers (NSNs), reflecting their use in demanding government and military marine applications.

The same engineering standards trusted by government organizations are built into every product offered to recreational and commercial boat owners.

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Innovation Milestones

2005

First company to introduce regulated LED bulbs to the marine market.

2006

Developed the industry's first and only aftermarket USCG COLREG 1972 / ABYC-certified 2 nautical mile (2NM) LED replacement bulbs for marine navigation lights.

2007

• First to introduce U.S.-made CREE® high-power LEDs into the marine market.
• First to introduce warm white marine LED bulbs.

2008

Developed the first single high-power bicolor LED chart light.

2006–2015

Developed true one-to-one LED replacement bulbs for numerous marine bulb formats, including BA15, BA9S, festoon (S8.5), wedge-base, G4, MR11, MR16, and others.

2010

Products specified by the U.S. Navy, U.S. Air Force, and U.S. Federal Government, with many products assigned National Stock Numbers (NSNs).

2014

• Developed the world's first and only #90 bayonet 15mm aftermarket LED bulb that is a USCG COLREG 1972 / ABYC-certified 2 nautical mile (2NM) LED replacement bulb for marine navigation lights.
• Developed the world's first and only miniature bayonet 9mm aftermarket LED bulb that is a USCG COLREG 1972 / ABYC-certified 2 nautical mile (2NM) LED replacement bulb for marine navigation lights.

2015

Developed the world's first and only 120V bayonet 15mm aftermarket LED bulb that is a USCG COLREG 1972 / ABYC-certified 3 nautical mile (3NM) LED replacement bulb for marine navigation lights.

2016–2017

Developed true one-to-one replacements for 28–31mm and 36–44mm festoon bulbs.

2018

Developed the industry's first one-to-one waterproof 12/24V G4 LED replacement bulb.

2019

• Developed the first 120/240V 6NM P28S LED replacement bulb.
• Developed UL 1598A Marine Vessel LED lighting products.

2020

Developed UL-listed LED replacements for marine high-pressure sodium lighting systems.

2023

Developed a 24V 6NM P28S LED replacement bulb.

2026

Interactive Marine LED Bulb Selection Guide

Dr. LED introduced its new Interactive Marine LED Bulb Selection Guide, replacing the previous standalone Bulb Selection Guide App with a fully integrated web-based application. Customers can now quickly identify compatible Dr. LED replacement bulbs by searching with bulb images, Ancor® bulb numbers, popular trade bulb numbers, or navigation-light manufacturers and models. The new guide further expands Dr. LED's online technical resources and makes selecting the correct marine LED replacement bulb easier than ever.

Looking Forward

Innovation has defined Dr. LED since our founding in 2005.

As lighting technology continues to evolve, we remain committed to developing reliable, energy-efficient marine LED lighting solutions that combine advanced engineering, premium components, and rigorous testing.

Whether you're upgrading a sailboat, outfitting a commercial vessel, or supporting a government fleet, our goal remains the same: provide marine LED lighting you can install with confidence and depend on for years to come.

For product announcements and company news, see our Press Releases.