The present invention relates generally to lighting systems employed in outboard motors used as marine propulsion systems, and to marine vessel assemblies employing outboard motors with such lighting systems, and related methods of operation and implementation. In one example embodiment of a lighting system, the lighting system includes a first cowling panel portion including a reflective strip portion, and a second cowling panel portion that, in combination with the first cowling panel portion, at least partly defines an interior region within the cowling. The lighting system also includes a lighting source that is positioned within the interior region and positioned so that, when operating, first light is emitted toward the reflective strip portion and, upon the first light reaching the reflective strip portion, at least some of the first light is directed outward away from the cowling.

The present invention relates generally to lighting systems employed in outboard motors used as marine propulsion systems, and to marine vessel assemblies employing outboard motors with such lighting systems, and related methods of operation and implementation. In one example embodiment of a lighting system, the lighting system includes a first cowling panel portion including a reflective strip portion, and a second cowling panel portion that, in combination with the first cowling panel portion, at least partly defines an interior region within the cowling. The lighting system also includes a lighting source that is positioned within the interior region and positioned so that, when operating, first light is emitted toward the reflective strip portion and, upon the first light reaching the reflective strip portion, at least some of the first light is directed outward away from the cowling.

The invention relates to an integrated illumination and signalling system for navigation purposes integrating a front illumination assembly for the prow, a rear sternlight assembly, an upper anchor light assembly, an illumination assembly at the base of the transparent mast, a signalling assembly also arranged at the rear for illuminating the stern of the vessel, starboard and port side signalling light assemblies pre-arranged in a central longitudinal portion of the vessel, from the centre to the rear, preferably on the top frame or a cover of the vessel. The invention also relates to a method for integrating illumination and signalling for nagivation purposes, consisting in a support device combining illumination and signalling and a device integrating illumination and signalling for navigation purposes, comprising a sole plate attached to the vessel, on the top frame, a column or suitable support, with a two-part hull providing an inner support for attaching a radar deflection device(es) a support element for the flag mast and suitably arranged lights and signals on the outside, according to international navigation standards; the hull (1), the fixed sole plate (2), the rear cover (5), the combined support (7), the rod (10), the reflectors (602, 803, 14 and 1401) and the lenses (601, 804, 1402 and 1403) being preferably made of a polymer material protected against UV (ultra-violet) radiation.

The invention relates to an integrated illumination and signalling system for navigation purposes integrating a front illumination assembly for the prow, a rear sternlight assembly, an upper anchor light assembly, an illumination assembly at the base of the transparent mast, a signalling assembly also arranged at the rear for illuminating the stern of the vessel, starboard and port side signalling light assemblies pre-arranged in a central longitudinal portion of the vessel, from the centre to the rear, preferably on the top frame or a cover of the vessel. The invention also relates to a method for integrating illumination and signalling for nagivation purposes, consisting in a support device combining illumination and signalling and a device integrating illumination and signalling for navigation purposes, comprising a sole plate attached to the vessel, on the top frame, a column or suitable support, with a two-part hull providing an inner support for attaching a radar deflection device(es) a support element for the flag mast and suitably arranged lights and signals on the outside, according to international navigation standards; the hull (1), the fixed sole plate (2), the rear cover (5), the combined support (7), the rod (10), the reflectors (602, 803, 14 and 1401) and the lenses (601, 804, 1402 and 1403) being preferably made of a polymer material protected against UV (ultra-violet) radiation.

An apparatus for removing water contaminants, in which when water contaminants, such as oil, green algae and red algae, are generated on the water surface, the apparatus sucks in the water contaminants, passes the sucked in water contaminants through an absorbent paper in order that the water contaminants are absorbed by the absorbent paper, and makes the absorbent paper roll periodically or continuously, thereby maintaining the absorbability of the absorbent paper contaminated by the water contaminants. The apparatus includes a suction pipe for sucking in the water contaminants from an inlet; a suction pump connected to the suction pipe for sucking in the water contaminants from the inlet to the outlet side of the suction pipe; and an absorbent paper installed at the periphery of the inlet of the suction pipe, wherein the absorbent paper is installed to be movable in the inlet and absorb the water contaminants.

An apparatus for removing water contaminants, in which when water contaminants, such as oil, green algae and red algae, are generated on the water surface, the apparatus sucks in the water contaminants, passes the sucked in water contaminants through an absorbent paper in order that the water contaminants are absorbed by the absorbent paper, and makes the absorbent paper roll periodically or continuously, thereby maintaining the absorbability of the absorbent paper contaminated by the water contaminants. The apparatus includes a suction pipe for sucking in the water contaminants from an inlet; a suction pump connected to the suction pipe for sucking in the water contaminants from the inlet to the outlet side of the suction pipe; and an absorbent paper installed at the periphery of the inlet of the suction pipe, wherein the absorbent paper is installed to be movable in the inlet and absorb the water contaminants.

A watercraft propulsion system includes an electric propulsion device attachable to a hull, an indicator located above a draft line of the hull and operable to indicate to surroundings of the electric propulsion device information about the state of the electric propulsion device, and a controller. The controller has a plurality of control modes including an electric propulsion device enabled mode in which the electric propulsion device is enabled to be driven, and is configured or programmed to perform an indicator control operation in the electric propulsion device enabled mode to actuate the indicator to indicate that the electric propulsion device is in a drivable state.

In some embodiments, a lighting assembly including at least one light-emitting device positioned within a housing is disclosed, wherein the housing is designed to allow an ambient environment to pass into the housing and transfer heat from the at least one light-emitting device. The light-emitting area of the light-emitting device may be sealed from the ambient environment. In some embodiments, the housing may include at least one recess, port, or other opening configured to allow a liquid or gas to promote heat transfer from the light-emitting device. In some embodiments, a vehicle, a marine system, or other systems may include at least one lighting assembly as contemplated herein.

In some embodiments, a lighting assembly including at least one light-emitting device positioned within a housing is disclosed, wherein the housing is designed to allow an ambient environment to pass into the housing and transfer heat from the at least one light-emitting device. The light-emitting area of the light-emitting device may be sealed from the ambient environment. In some embodiments, the housing may include at least one recess, port, or other opening configured to allow a liquid or gas to promote heat transfer from the light-emitting device. In some embodiments, a vehicle, a marine system, or other systems may include at least one lighting assembly as contemplated herein.

A submersible marine lighting apparatus is provided that includes voltage up-conversion and that is configured to intensify emitted light by reducing a transmission angle of the light through one or more techniques including increasing the distance between the light emitter and an optical lens.