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False Ra's Ghārib Lighthouse

Fl White 5s🇪🇬EGOperational

Location & Light Range

About False Ra's Ghārib Lighthouse

This lighthouse is a 10-meter cylindrical fiberglass tower with a focal height of 11 meters. It is painted white with a single red stripe and features a unique hourglass shape. The light emits a white flash every 5 seconds, providing a geographic range of 10.7 nautical miles. It stands on a point of land approximately 25 km northwest of Ra's Ghārib, Egypt, serving navigation within the Gulf of Suez. The nearest port is Ras Gharib, located 12.9 km away.

Why it matters: This aid to navigation marks a point of land northwest of Ra's Ghārib, helping to prevent groundings in the Gulf of Suez.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl White 5s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Interval
5s
Raw Code
Fl W 5s
Focal Height
11m
Geographic Range
10.7NM

Location

Country
🇪🇬Egypt
Region
Red Sea
Sea Region
Located on a point of land about 25 km northwest of Ra's Ghārib, Egypt, serving navigation in the Gulf of Suez.
Latitude
28.5158°
Longitude
32.9619°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
10m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
white with a red stripe
Material
fiberglass

Structure: round hourglass-shaped fiberglass tower, colored white with a red stripe

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Ras Gharib(12.9 km)
Admiralty No.
D7296.97
NGA No.
30276
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify False Ra's Ghārib Lighthouse at night?+
False Ra's Ghārib displays the characteristic Fl White 5s. 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 False Ra's Ghārib Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
False Ra's Ghārib Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Ras Gharib at 12.8 NM to the SE. Other ports served include Wadi Feiran (18.8 NM NE), Ras Budran (28.3 NM NNE), Ras Shukheir (28.4 NM SE), Abu Zenimah (32.9 NM NNE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is False Ra's Ghārib Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, False Ra's Ghārib 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 False Ra's Ghārib Lighthouse?+
False Ra's Ghārib 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 False Ra's Ghārib Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near False Ra's Ghārib 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.