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Chagres Crossing Northbound Right Limit Range Rear Lighthouse

Oc Yellow🇵🇦Cristóbal, PAOperational

Location & Light Range

About Chagres Crossing Northbound Right Limit Range Rear Lighthouse

This 15-meter-tall square skeletal tower, constructed of steel in 2018, serves as the rear range light for the Chagres Crossing northbound right limit. It is painted white with a black vertical stripe and carries a matching daymark. Located about 60 meters northwest of its corresponding front light, it guides vessels navigating this section of the Panama Canal. The light emits an occulting yellow signal.

Why it matters: This range rear light provides the precise alignment necessary for northbound vessels to maintain their position within the designated channel limits of the Chagres Crossing.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Oc Yellow
Flash Type
Occulting
Light Color
Yellow
Raw Code
Oc Y

Construction & History

Year Built
2018

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Panama Canal(3.3 km)
Admiralty No.
J6094.441.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
15m
Tower Shape
square
Tower Color
white with a black vertical stripe
Material
steel

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

Location

City
Cristóbal
Country
🇵🇦Panama
Region
Colón
Sea Region
Chagres Crossing, Panama, marking the northbound right limit range, located about 60 m northwest of the front light.
Latitude
9.1228°
Longitude
-79.7161°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Chagres Crossing Northbound Right Limit Range Rear Lighthouse at night?+
Chagres Crossing Northbound Right Limit Range Rear displays the characteristic Oc Yellow. 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 yellow color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Chagres Crossing Northbound Right Limit Range Rear Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Chagres Crossing Northbound Right Limit Range Rear Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is PANAMA CANAL at 3.2 NM to the WNW. Other ports served include Rodman (13.2 NM SE), Ancon (13.6 NM SE), Balboa (13.6 NM SE), VERACRUZ (15.1 NM SSE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Chagres Crossing Northbound Right Limit Range Rear Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Chagres Crossing Northbound Right Limit 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 Chagres Crossing Northbound Right Limit Range Rear Lighthouse?+
Chagres Crossing Northbound Right Limit 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 Chagres Crossing Northbound Right Limit Range Rear Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Chagres Crossing Northbound Right Limit 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.