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Balboa Southbound Rear Lighthouse

Oc Green🇵🇦Veracruz, PAOperational

Location & Light Range

About Balboa Southbound Rear Lighthouse

This steel, cylindrical tower stands 13 meters tall and was built in 1962. It carries a large white daymark and emits an occulting green light. The structure serves as the rear marker for a range line in the Pacific Ocean, specifically guiding southbound navigation in the Balboa area of the Panama Canal. It is located near Veracruz, approximately 1.1 kilometers from the nearest port of Balboa.

Why it matters: This navigational aid is essential for southbound vessels entering or leaving the Panama Canal's Pacific entrance, helping them maintain their course along a critical range line.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Oc Green
Flash Type
Occulting
Light Color
Green
Raw Code
Oc G

Construction & History

Year Built
1962

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Balboa(1.1 km)
Admiralty No.
G3198.51.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
13m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Material
steel

Structure: square cylindrical skeletal tower carrying a large white daymark facing the range line

Location

City
Veracruz
Country
🇵🇦Panama
Region
Panamá Oeste
Sea Region
Pacific Ocean, marking a range line for southbound navigation in the Balboa area of the Panama Canal.
Latitude
8.9396°
Longitude
-79.5663°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Balboa Southbound Rear Lighthouse at night?+
Balboa Southbound Rear displays the characteristic Oc Green. 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 Balboa Southbound Rear Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Balboa Southbound Rear Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Balboa at 0.7 NM to the N. Other ports served include Rodman (0.9 NM NNW), Ancon (1.9 NM NNE), VERACRUZ (4.6 NM SW), Panamá, Ciudad de (5.5 NM ENE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Balboa Southbound Rear Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Balboa Southbound 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 Balboa Southbound Rear Lighthouse?+
Balboa Southbound 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 Balboa Southbound Rear Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Balboa Southbound 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.