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Didamar Lighthouse

Fl (2) W 10s🇴🇲Oman, OMInactive

Location & Light Range

About Didamar Lighthouse

The Didamar lighthouse consists of a 24-meter white lattice tower with a focal height of 60 meters. Its light emits two white flashes every 10 seconds. The tower's visibility is affected by As Salamah Island, which obscures the light between 133 and 142 degrees, and Fanaku Island, which does so between 156 degrees. The lighthouse is currently not operational. Its geographic range is 23 nautical miles.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl (2) W 10s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Flash Count
2 flashes
Interval
10s
Raw Code
Fl.(2)W. period 10s
Focal Height
60m
Geographic Range
23NM

Location

City
Oman
Country
🇴🇲OM
Latitude
26.4773°
Longitude
56.5384°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
24m
Tower Color
white

Structure: White lattice tower; 79. Light and Racon obscured by As Salamah Island 133°-142°30' and Fanaku Island 156°-

References & Identifiers

Admiralty No.
D7335
NGA No.
28552
Wikipedia
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Wikidata
Q45710620 →
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Didamar Lighthouse at night?+
Didamar displays the characteristic Fl (2) W 10s — 2 white flashes every 10 seconds. 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.
Which ports and harbors does Didamar Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Didamar Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Quoin Island at 6.5 NM to the N. Other ports served include KHASAB (22.6 NM SW), QUESHM (32.6 NM NNW), HENGAM (36.8 NM WNW), HORMUZ (37.3 NM N). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Didamar Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Didamar Lighthouse is currently listed as inactive. It may have been decommissioned, replaced by a different navigation aid, or temporarily taken out of service. Mariners should check the latest Notices to Mariners for current status.
What shipping routes pass near Didamar Lighthouse?+
Didamar Lighthouse is located within the Strait of Hormuz — the critical chokepoint for global oil transport from the Persian Gulf. This makes it an important navigation reference for commercial shipping traffic in the region.
How can I track vessels near Didamar Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Didamar 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.