Project
Mumbai International Cruise Terminal
Site
Mumbai International Cruise Terminal
Location
Mumbai, India
Architect
Rahul Mehta Associates
Consultant
AIMS Lighting Design
Casambi Commissioning Partner
Entelechy Systems
Number of Nodes
292
The Mumbai International Cruise Terminal combines large-scale infrastructure with a lighting system designed to support comfort, navigation, and daily operations for up to one million passengers each year. Using Casambi wireless control across more than 300 nodes, the lighting adapts dynamically to daylight, occupancy, and different operational needs while remaining simple to manage. The flexible, energy-efficient system enhances the terminal’s sea-inspired architecture, reduces maintenance and cabling complexity, and allows the installation to evolve over time.
The Mumbai International Cruise Terminal is designed to welcome the future of travel. As India’s largest cruise terminal, it accommodates up to one million passengers each year and multiple ships at once, setting a new benchmark for both scale and experience.
Within a space of this size and complexity, lighting plays a critical role. It helps people move through the terminal, supports daily operations, and creates an environment that feels comfortable at any time of day. At the same time, it responds to the architecture, which takes inspiration from the sea, with open, flowing forms and generous daylight.
The lighting design works with this rather than against it. During the day, natural light fills the space, and the system adjusts to support it. As daylight shifts, artificial lighting follows, keeping the overall atmosphere balanced and comfortable without feeling overly bright.
To make this work at scale, Casambi wireless control was used across the project. The system runs on a decentralized Bluetooth Low Energy mesh network, with more than 300 nodes installed throughout the terminal. This enables reliable communication throughout the large facility without the need for extensive control cabling or centralized infrastructure.
Lighting is managed through 48 DALI controllers for dimmable luminaires, alongside 234 PWM-controlled LED profile and RGB fixtures that bring in architectural and ambient lighting effects. Daylight and occupancy sensors are also integrated, so lighting levels can respond automatically to how the space is being used.
Control is simple and flexible. Teams can adjust lighting scenes through the Casambi app, whether centrally or within specific areas, depending on operational needs. Remote access and system diagnostics also make it easier to manage the installation over time, reducing maintenance effort and downtime.
The wireless setup helped simplify installation as well. With less cabling required, the system was faster to deploy and easier to integrate into a complex project like this. It also leaves room for future changes, allowing the lighting to adapt as the terminal evolves.
Sustainability is built into how the system operates every day. Through dimming, daylight integration, and occupancy-based control, energy is only used when needed. This helps lower overall consumption while extending the lifespan of the lighting.
The Mumbai International Cruise Terminal shows how lighting control can scale without becoming complicated. With Casambi in place, the system stays flexible, reliable, and easy to manage, supporting both the operation of the terminal and the experience of the people moving through it.
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