Interview Island Lighthouse

Fl (2) W 20s🇮🇳Andaman and Nicobar Islands, INOperational

Interview Island Lighthouse emits a white light featuring two flashes every 20 seconds. Its focal height stands at 12 meters, providing a geographic range of 10 nautical miles. The light's characteristic consists of two white flashes with a 20-second cycle.

Characteristic Signature
Fl (2) W 20s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Flash Count
2 flashes
Interval
20s
Raw Code
Fl.(2)W. period 20s
Focal Height
12m
Geographic Range
10NM
Admiralty No.
F1202.3
NGA No.
26542
City
Andaman and Nicobar Islands
Country
🇮🇳IN
Latitude
12.8833°
Longitude
92.6667°
Flag
Type
Name
Dist.
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How do mariners identify Interview Island Lighthouse at night?

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Interview Island displays the characteristic Fl (2) W 20s — 2 white flashes every 20 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 Interview Island Lighthouse guide vessels into?

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Interview Island Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 2 nearby ports. The closest is Cornwallis at 34.2 NM to the NE. Other ports served include Elphinstone Harbour (38.6 NM SSE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.

Is Interview Island Lighthouse still active and maintained?

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Yes, Interview Island 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 Interview Island Lighthouse?

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You can track vessels near Interview Island 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.

What is the Interview Island lighthouse used for?

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It is a fixed navigational aid on the coast at Andaman and Nicobar Islands, IN. Mariners identify it by its light characteristic — the pattern, colour and timing of its flashes — which is unique among the lights in its area, so a bearing on it fixes a vessel’s position without instruments.