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Kakinada Bay Range Front Lighthouse

Q White🇮🇳Kakinada, INOperational

Location & Light Range

About Kakinada Bay Range Front Lighthouse

A square pyramidal skeletal steel tower, standing 16 meters tall, marks the Kakinada Bay Range Front. It is mounted on a square platform and painted white. The structure has a focal height of 16 meters and emits a quick-flashing white light. This lighthouse is situated in Kakinada Bay, about 1.2 kilometers southeast of the Kakinada Deepwater Port. The site is accessible by boat and is open to visitors, though the tower itself is closed. Its geographic range extends to 12.2 nautical miles.

Why it matters: This range front light is essential for the safe navigation of vessels entering and exiting the Kakinada Deepwater Port, facilitating maritime trade.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Q White
Flash Type
Quick
Light Color
White
Raw Code
Q W
Focal Height
16m
Geographic Range
12.2NM

Location

City
Kakinada
Country
🇮🇳India
Region
Andhra Pradesh
Sea Region
Kakinada Bay, about 1.2 km southeast of the Kakinada Deepwater Port
Latitude
16.9635°
Longitude
82.2883°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Kakinada(1.0 km)
Admiralty No.
F0959.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
16m
Tower Shape
square
Tower Color
white
Material
steel

Structure: square pyramidal skeletal tower, mounted on a square platform

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

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Type
Name
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Kakinada Bay Range Front Lighthouse at night?+
Kakinada Bay Range Front displays the characteristic Q White. 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 Kakinada Bay Range Front Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Kakinada Bay Range Front Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 2 nearby ports. The closest is Kakinada at 2.2 NM to the SSE. Other ports served include Samalkot (8 NM NW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Kakinada Bay Range Front Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Kakinada Bay 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 Kakinada Bay Range Front Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Kakinada Bay 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.