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Durban Entrance Channel Leading Lighthouse

F White/Red/Green🇿🇦Durban, ZAOperational

Location & Light Range

About Durban Entrance Channel Leading Lighthouse

This square skeletal tower, standing 41 meters tall, guides vessels into Durban Harbor. Built in 2011, it features a gallery and emits a white, red, or green light. With a focal height of 43 meters, its geographic range extends to 17.6 nautical miles. This modern navigational aid is situated on the south side of the harbor, within a busy dockyard, about 1.5 kilometers from the nearest port facilities. The light's specific flash characteristics, F W, R, G, are designed to assist in precise navigation.

Why it matters: This light is indispensable for maritime safety, guiding large vessels through a critical turn required for safe entry into the Durban harbor channel, preventing groundings or collisions in busy waters.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
F White/Red/Green
Flash Type
Fixed
Light Color
White/Red/Green
Raw Code
F W, R, G
Focal Height
43m
Geographic Range
17.6NM

Construction & History

Year Built
2011

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Durban(1.5 km)
Admiralty No.
D6472.2.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
41m
Tower Shape
square

Structure: square skeletal tower with gallery

Location

City
Durban
Country
🇿🇦South Africa
Region
KwaZulu-Natal
Sea Region
Guides vessels entering Durban Harbor, located in a crowded dockyard on the south side of the harbor.
Latitude
-29.8850°
Longitude
31.0424°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Durban Entrance Channel Leading Lighthouse at night?+
Durban Entrance Channel Leading displays the characteristic F White/Red/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 white/red/green color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Durban Entrance Channel Leading Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Durban Entrance Channel Leading Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Island View at 0.5 NM to the WNW. Other ports served include Durban (0.9 NM WNW), New Germany (9.7 NM WNW), Pennington (34.8 NM SSW), Sezela (37 NM SSW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Durban Entrance Channel Leading Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Durban Entrance Channel Leading 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 Durban Entrance Channel Leading Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Durban Entrance Channel Leading 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.