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Carry-le-Rouet Môle Lighthouse

VQ Green🇫🇷Carry-le-Rouet, FROperational

Location & Light Range

About Carry-le-Rouet Môle Lighthouse

Also known as: #Carry-le-Rouet Môle

This green light is situated on the eastern breakwater of the harbor at Carry-le-Rouet, approximately 20 kilometers west of Marseille. The current structure, a light on a cylindrical pole next to a smaller equipment shelter, dates from the 1960s. It stands 9 meters above the water and emits very quick green flashes. This aid to navigation replaced an earlier system in 2012. The site is open to the public, though the tower is closed.

Why it matters: The light marks the eastern breakwater, guiding local fishing boats and pleasure craft safely into the harbor of Carry-le-Rouet.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
VQ Green
Flash Type
Very Quick
Light Color
Green
Raw Code
VQ G
Focal Height
9m
Geographic Range
10NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1960

Significant events: Replaced in 2012

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Shape
cylindrical

Structure: A light on a cylindrical pole next to a smaller equipment shelter, with a focal plane of 9 meters.

Location

City
Carry-le-Rouet
Country
🇫🇷France
Region
Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
Sea Region
on the east breakwater of the harbor of Carry-le-Rouet, about 20 km (13 mi) west of Marseille
Latitude
43.3280°
Longitude
5.1527°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Niolon(4.7 km)
ARLHS No.
FRA-839
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Carry-le-Rouet Môle Lighthouse at night?+
Carry-le-Rouet Môle displays the characteristic VQ 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 Carry-le-Rouet Môle Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Carry-le-Rouet Môle Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Sausset-les-Pins at 1.6 NM to the WNW. Other ports served include CAPTAINERIE (1.9 NM W), NIOLON (4.7 NM E), la Mède (4.7 NM NNW), CARRO (4.9 NM W). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Carry-le-Rouet Môle Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Carry-le-Rouet Môle 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 Carry-le-Rouet Môle Lighthouse?+
Carry-le-Rouet Môle Lighthouse is located within the Mediterranean East-West corridor — a major trade route spanning the Mediterranean from Gibraltar to the Suez Canal. This makes it an important navigation reference for commercial shipping traffic in the region.
How can I track vessels near Carry-le-Rouet Môle Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Carry-le-Rouet Môle 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.