Another big contract for Newfoundland marine lighting company

Marine Industrial Lighting Services contracted by U.S. Navy

Mount Pearl-based and Newfoundland owned and operated Marine Industrial Lighting Services (MILS) Ltd. has landed another major military contract.

The company has reached an agreement with the United States Navy’s Military Sealift Command to supply 15,000 new explosion proof LED conversion kits for 14 of its T-AKE class vessels. The contract is value in excess of $4 million with work taking place between the second quarter of 2018 to 2021.

Last month, MILS was awarded a $1-million contract to supply naval LED fixtures to Canadian Armed Forces Navy patrol frigates. The company is also supplying the majority of lighting for the Canadian Coast Guard’s new Offshore Fisheries Science Vessels.

In a release from MILS, president Sid Cox said it’s a significant day for the company and province.

“This program illustrates (MILS) ability to develop, test and produce world class products from its Mount Pearl base that compete on the global market.”