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El Bahar Tower Lighthouse

Iso White 2s🇪🇬Port Said, EGOperational

Location & Light Range

About El Bahar Tower Lighthouse

Built in 2008, El Bahar Tower is a 42-meter-high skeletal steel structure located approximately 6 kilometers offshore from Port Said, Egypt. The tower displays red and white horizontal bands and stands at the same height as its focal plane. Its white light operates with an isophase characteristic, displaying a 2-second cycle. This navigational aid is situated within the Suez Canal's approach channels, between the original western entrance and the eastern bypass. The nearest port is Port Said, which lies 2.5 kilometers away.

Why it matters: This lighthouse is indispensable for the safe transit of commercial vessels navigating the Suez Canal, marking the critical separation between the original canal entrance and the bypass.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Iso White 2s
Flash Type
Isophase
Light Color
White
Interval
2s
Raw Code
Iso W 2s
Focal Height
42m
Light Range
15NM (27.8 km)
Geographic Range
17.4NM

Construction & History

Year Built
2008

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Port Said(2.5 km)
Admiralty No.
N5978.6
NGA No.
21292.5
Wikidata
Q115161265 →

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
42m
Tower Shape
skeletal
Tower Color
with red and white horizontal bands
Material
steel

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

Location

City
Port Said
Country
🇪🇬Egypt
Region
Port Said
Sea Region
Suez Canal, between the approach channels to the original Canal (western) entrance and the Bypass (eastern) entrance, about 6 km offshore.
Latitude
31.3022°
Longitude
32.3573°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How far offshore can El Bahar Tower Lighthouse be seen?+
With a focal height of 42 meters and a nominal range of 15 nautical miles (approximately 27.8 km), El Bahar Tower is visible from well offshore under standard atmospheric conditions. Actual visibility depends on observer height, weather, and sea state. Lights of this range are typically used as landfall lights by vessels approaching from the open sea.
How do mariners identify El Bahar Tower Lighthouse at night?+
El Bahar Tower displays the characteristic Iso White 2s. 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 El Bahar Tower Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
El Bahar Tower Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Port Said at 3.9 NM to the SSW. Other ports served include Port Said East (5.1 NM S), Marsa Egyptian Propylene & Polypropylene (10.6 NM W), Dumyat (Damietta) (32.1 NM WNW), ISMAILIA (43.1 NM S). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is El Bahar Tower Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, El Bahar Tower 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 El Bahar Tower Lighthouse?+
El Bahar Tower Lighthouse is located within the Suez Canal approach — the critical route linking the Mediterranean Sea to the Red Sea and Indian Ocean. This makes it an important navigation reference for commercial shipping traffic in the region.
How can I track vessels near El Bahar Tower Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near El Bahar Tower 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.