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Bahía las Minas Range Rear Lighthouse

F White/Red/Green 8s🇵🇦Cativá, PAOperational

Location & Light Range

About Bahía las Minas Range Rear Lighthouse

This cylindrical steel tower, standing 23 meters tall, features red and white horizontal bands. Its focal plane is 7 meters above sea level, providing a geographic range of 7 nautical miles. Originally part of a range system, its companion front light is now deactivated. The rear light has been converted to a directional light, displaying white, red, or green depending on the approach angle. Located within a tank farm about 10 km east of Colón, it guides vessels toward a petroleum refinery.

Why it matters: This directional light provides critical guidance for tankers and other vessels approaching the refinery near Colón, helping to prevent groundings and collisions.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
F White/Red/Green 8s
Flash Type
Fixed
Light Color
White/Red/Green
Interval
8s
Raw Code
F W, R, G
Focal Height
7m
Geographic Range
7NM

Construction & History

Significant events: Front light deactivated and possibly removed, rear light converted to directional light

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Bahia Las Minas(0.4 km)
Admiralty No.
J6134.1
NGA No.
16621.1

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
23m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
with red and white horizontal bands
Material
steel

Structure: steel mast painted with red and white horizontal bands

Location

City
Cativá
Country
🇵🇦Panama
Region
Colón
Sea Region
Located in a tank farm about 10 km east of Colón, guiding vessels to a petroleum refinery.
Latitude
9.3951°
Longitude
-79.8222°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Bahía las Minas Range Rear Lighthouse at night?+
Bahía las Minas Range Rear displays the characteristic F White/Red/Green 8s. 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 white/red/green color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Bahía las Minas Range Rear Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Bahía las Minas Range Rear Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Bahía Las Minas at 0.5 NM to the ESE. Other ports served include Las Minas (0.7 NM SSW), Colón (4 NM WSW), Manzanillo (4.2 NM WSW), Cristóbal (5.9 NM WSW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Bahía las Minas Range Rear Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Bahía las Minas Range Rear 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.
What shipping routes pass near Bahía las Minas Range Rear Lighthouse?+
Bahía las Minas Range Rear Lighthouse is located within the Panama Canal approach — the vital waterway connecting the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans through Central America. This makes it an important navigation reference for commercial shipping traffic in the region.
How can I track vessels near Bahía las Minas Range Rear Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Bahía las Minas Range Rear 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.