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Island View Channel Range Front Lighthouse

Fl White 3s🇿🇦Durban, ZAOperational

Location & Light Range

About Island View Channel Range Front Lighthouse

This square skeletal steel tower stands 20 meters tall in Durban harbor's oil terminal. Painted black and featuring a yellow triangular daymark pointing upwards, its focal height reaches 22 meters. The light displays a white flash every 3 seconds and has a geographic range of 13.6 nautical miles. It operates as the front portion of a range system, intended to guide vessels along a specific alignment. The tower is located 2.3 kilometers from the nearest port of Durban.

Why it matters: This front range light is critical for the safe navigation of vessels through the specific channel within Durban harbor, particularly those accessing the oil terminal.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl White 3s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Interval
3s
Raw Code
Fl W 3s
Focal Height
22m
Geographic Range
13.6NM

Location

City
Durban
Country
🇿🇦South Africa
Region
KwaZulu-Natal
Sea Region
Durban harbor, within an oil terminal
Latitude
-29.8906°
Longitude
31.0262°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
20m
Tower Shape
square
Tower Color
black with a yellow triangular daymark
Material
steel

Structure: square skeletal tower, painted black and carrying a yellow triangular daymark, point up

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Durban(2.3 km)
Admiralty No.
D6475
NGA No.
31992
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Island View Channel Range Front Lighthouse at night?+
Island View Channel Range Front displays the characteristic Fl White 3s. 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 Island View Channel Range Front Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Island View Channel Range Front Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Durban at 0.6 NM to the N. Other ports served include Island View (0.6 NM NE), New Germany (9.2 NM NW), Pennington (34.1 NM SSW), Sezela (36.3 NM SSW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Island View Channel Range Front Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Island View Channel Range Front 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 Island View Channel Range Front Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Island View Channel Range Front 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.