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Bohio Southbound Range Rear Lighthouse

Oc Green🇵🇦Cristóbal, PAOperational

Location & Light Range

About Bohio Southbound Range Rear Lighthouse

This square skeletal steel tower stands 25 meters tall and is painted black. It supports a white daymark with a black vertical stripe. The light emits an occulting green signal. The Bohio Southbound Range Rear is part of a navigational range system guiding southbound traffic. The site is open, but the tower itself is closed to the public. It is located near Cristóbal in Panama's Colón region.

Why it matters: This rear range light, working with its front counterpart, establishes a precise alignment for vessels navigating a channel in Panama, likely within the Panama Canal system.

Light & Optic

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

Location

City
Cristóbal
Country
🇵🇦Panama
Region
Colón
Sea Region
Panama, part of a range system guiding southbound traffic, likely in a significant waterway like the Panama Canal.
Latitude
9.1867°
Longitude
-79.8420°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Panama Canal(5.6 km)
Admiralty No.
J6094.281.
ARLHS No.
PAN-037

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
25m
Tower Shape
square
Tower Color
black
Material
steel

Structure: square skeletal tower carrying a white daymark with a black vertical stripe

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Bohio Southbound Range Rear Lighthouse at night?+
Bohio Southbound Range 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 Bohio Southbound Range Rear Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Bohio Southbound Range Rear Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is PANAMA CANAL at 5.2 NM to the ESE. Other ports served include Cristóbal (10.3 NM NNW), Manzanillo (10.7 NM NNW), Colón (11.6 NM NNW), Las Minas (11.9 NM N). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Bohio Southbound Range Rear Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Bohio Southbound 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 Bohio Southbound Range Rear Lighthouse?+
Bohio Southbound 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 Bohio Southbound Range Rear Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Bohio Southbound 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.