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Interview Island (2 Lighthouse

Fl (2) White 20s🇮🇳INOperational

Location & Light Range

About Interview Island (2 Lighthouse

A 12-meter square skeletal steel tower, painted with black and white horizontal bands, stands on Interview Island. This structure was built in 2005, replacing an earlier lighthouse destroyed by the 2004 tsunami. The 2005 lighthouse was first lit in 2005 and emits a white flash every 20 seconds. It has a geographic range of 19 nautical miles. The lighthouse is situated off the northwestern tip of Middle Andaman Island in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands.

Why it matters: Its reconstruction after the 2004 tsunami underscores its role in maritime safety for vessels navigating near Interview Island.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl (2) White 20s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Flash Count
2 flashes
Interval
20s
Raw Code
Fl W 20s
Focal Height
52m
Geographic Range
19NM

Construction & History

Year Built
2005

Significant events: original lighthouse destroyed by tsunami

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Port Blair(72.0 km)
Admiralty No.
F1202.3
NGA No.
26542
ARLHS No.
AND-008

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
12m
Tower Shape
square
Tower Color
with black and white horizontal bands
Material
steel

Structure: square skeletal tower painted with black and white horizontal bands

Location

Country
🇮🇳India
Region
Andaman and Nicobar Islands
Sea Region
Interview Island, off the northwestern tip of Middle Andaman Island
Latitude
12.8850°
Longitude
92.6693°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Interview Island (2 Lighthouse at night?+
Interview Island (2 displays the characteristic Fl (2) White 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. The white color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Interview Island (2 Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Interview Island (2 Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 2 nearby ports. The closest is Cornwallis at 34 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 (2 Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Interview Island (2 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 (2 Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Interview Island (2 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.