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Farida Point Range Rear Lighthouse

F Red🇪🇬EGOperational

Location & Light Range

About Farida Point Range Rear Lighthouse

This steel, cylindrical tower stands 10 meters tall and is painted with green and white horizontal bands. It displays a continuous red light from a focal height of 17 meters, visible for 12.4 nautical miles. The structure is described as a round barbell-shaped red metal tower. Located on the south side of the Ra's Banas Peninsula, it functions as the rear light for an approach range leading to the port of Berenice. The nearest port is Abu Ghosoun, 37.2 kilometers away.

Why it matters: This light is indispensable for safe maritime traffic heading to Berenice, a key port on the Red Sea. Its continuous red light, working in tandem with a front light, provides precise directional guidance.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
F Red
Flash Type
Fixed
Light Color
Red
Raw Code
F R
Focal Height
17m
Geographic Range
12.4NM

Location

Country
🇪🇬Egypt
Region
Red Sea
Sea Region
Located on the south side of the Ra's Banas Peninsula, approximately 16 km northwest of the Philadelphus Point light. It serves as an approach range for the port of Berenice.
Latitude
23.9363°
Longitude
35.5811°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
10m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
with green and white horizontal bands
Material
steel

Structure: round barbell-shaped red metal tower painted with green and white horizontal bands

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Abu Ghosoun(37.2 km)
Admiralty No.
D7296.081
NGA No.
30605.31
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Farida Point Range Rear Lighthouse at night?+
Farida Point Range Rear displays the characteristic F Red. 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 red color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Farida Point Range Rear Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Farida Point Range Rear Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 2 nearby ports. The closest is ABU CHOSOUN at 37.1 NM to the NNW. Other ports served include Abu Ghosoun (37.2 NM NW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Farida Point Range Rear Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Farida Point Range Rear 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 Farida Point Range Rear Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Farida Point Range Rear 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.