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Chennai Fishing Harbour North Breakwater Lighthouse

F Green🇮🇳INOperational

Location & Light Range

About Chennai Fishing Harbour North Breakwater Lighthouse

This square structure, measuring 5.18 meters in height, features narrow green and white vertical stripes. It serves as a 7.92-meter focal height light, emitting a green flashing signal. The light is positioned on the north breakwater of the Chennai Fishing Harbour, located just north of the main Chennai harbor. Its geographic range extends to 9.6 nautical miles. The structure itself is a 5-meter square equipment shelter with a light mounted on a short post.

Why it matters: This light provides a continuous green signal to delineate the safe passage into the fishing harbor, aiding the local fishing fleet.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
F Green
Flash Type
Fixed
Light Color
Green
Raw Code
F G
Focal Height
7.9248m
Geographic Range
9.6NM

Location

Country
🇮🇳India
Region
Tamil Nadu
Sea Region
north breakwater of the Chennai Fishing Harbour, north of the main Chennai harbor
Latitude
13.1303°
Longitude
80.3033°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
5.1816m
Tower Shape
square
Tower Color
with narrow green and white vertical stripes

Structure: A 5m square equipment shelter with a light on a short post, painted with narrow green and white vertical stripes.

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Chennai (ex Madras)(0.9 km)
Admiralty No.
F0945.7.
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Chennai Fishing Harbour North Breakwater Lighthouse at night?+
Chennai Fishing Harbour North Breakwater displays the characteristic F 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 Chennai Fishing Harbour North Breakwater Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Chennai Fishing Harbour North Breakwater Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Chennai (ex Madras) at 1.4 NM to the S. Other ports served include Ennore (8.3 NM NNE), Kattupalli (10.9 NM NNE), Kattupalli Port (11.2 NM NNE), Attur (31.6 NM SW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Chennai Fishing Harbour North Breakwater Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Chennai Fishing Harbour North Breakwater 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.
How can I track vessels near Chennai Fishing Harbour North Breakwater Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Chennai Fishing Harbour North Breakwater 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.