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Cochin Range Front Lighthouse

Q White🇮🇳Ernakulam, INOperational

Location & Light Range

About Cochin Range Front Lighthouse

This square skeletal steel tower stands 9 meters tall, painted with red and white horizontal bands. Located off the Cochin waterfront in Kerala, India, it marks the second range for vessels approaching the Cochin docks. The lighthouse emits a quick white flash, visible for 10 nautical miles. The site is open to the public, though the tower itself is closed to entry. It is situated approximately 2.6 kilometers from the nearest port, Kochi.

Why it matters: The Cochin Range Front lighthouse serves as the second range marker, essential for guiding vessels into the Cochin docks by helping them maintain the correct course through the channel.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Q White
Flash Type
Quick
Light Color
White
Raw Code
Q W
Focal Height
9m
Geographic Range
10NM

Location

City
Ernakulam
Country
🇮🇳India
Region
Kerala
Sea Region
off the Cochin waterfront, marking the second range for vessels approaching the Cochin docks
Latitude
9.9672°
Longitude
76.2781°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Kochi(2.6 km)
Admiralty No.
F0702
NGA No.
27552

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
9m
Tower Shape
square
Tower Color
with red and white horizontal bands
Material
steel

Structure: square skeletal tower painted with red and white horizontal bands

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Cochin Range Front Lighthouse at night?+
Cochin Range Front displays the characteristic Q White. 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 white color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Cochin Range Front Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Cochin Range Front Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 4 nearby ports. The closest is Kochi at 0.7 NM to the SW. Other ports served include Ernakulam (1 NM NNE), Alleppey (29.1 NM S), Uttan (37.2 NM S). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Cochin Range Front Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Cochin Range Front 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 Cochin Range Front Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Cochin Range Front 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.