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Araklı North Breakwater Lighthouse

Fl Green 5s🇹🇷Araklı, TROperational

Location & Light Range

About Araklı North Breakwater Lighthouse

A cylindrical metal tower, standing 9 meters tall, marks the end of the Araklı North Breakwater. This structure, which became operational in 2020, displays a white exterior with a green horizontal band. Its light emits a single green flash every five seconds, visible for over 10 nautical miles. The current light replaced an earlier structure on the same site, updated as part of ongoing efforts to maintain modern navigational aids. The area around the breakwater is accessible to the public, though the tower itself is closed.

Why it matters: This light serves to guide vessels entering the port of Araklı by marking the extremity of the north breakwater, thereby preventing collisions with the structure.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl Green 5s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
Green
Interval
5s
Raw Code
Fl G 5s
Focal Height
10m
Geographic Range
10.4NM

Construction & History

Year Built
2020

Significant events: Replacement of earlier light (2018-2020)

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
9m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
white with a green horizontal band
Material
metal

Structure: round barbell-shaped tower, colored white with a green horizontal band

Location

City
Araklı
Country
🇹🇷Turkey
Region
Trabzon
Sea Region
Located at the end of the north (outer) breakwater at Araklı.
Latitude
40.9455°
Longitude
40.0557°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Trabzon(14.3 km)
Admiralty No.
N5782.9
NGA No.
19385
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Araklı North Breakwater Lighthouse at night?+
Araklı North Breakwater displays the characteristic Fl Green 5s. Each lighthouse has a unique flash pattern published in the List of Lights, allowing mariners to positively identify it and distinguish it from other navigation aids in the area. The green color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Araklı North Breakwater Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Araklı North Breakwater Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Surmene at 3.9 NM to the SE. Other ports served include Trabzon (14.5 NM WNW), Rize (21.7 NM ENE), Akçaabat (22.7 NM WNW), Vakfikebir (36.2 NM W). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Araklı North Breakwater Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Araklı North Breakwater Lighthouse is currently operational. It is actively maintained and continues to emit its characteristic light signal for marine navigation. Most modern lighthouses are automated and monitored remotely by the national maritime authority.
How can I track vessels near Araklı North Breakwater Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Araklı North Breakwater Lighthouse in real time using MarineRadar. The platform shows live AIS positions of ships in the area, including vessel name, type, flag, speed, and course. Use the "Track Vessels Nearby" button on this page to open the live map centered on this lighthouse.