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Kakinada Bay Range Rear Lighthouse

Fl White 15s🇮🇳Kakinada, INOperational

Location & Light Range

About Kakinada Bay Range Rear Lighthouse

This square pyramidal skeletal tower stands 31 meters tall on a square platform in Kakinada Bay. Constructed of steel, it is painted white and houses a light with a focal height of 31 meters. The light emits a white flash every 15 seconds, visible for 15.5 nautical miles. It is located 900 meters southwest of the Kakinada Bay Range Front light. The site is accessible, but the tower itself remains closed to the public.

Why it matters: This lighthouse functions as the rear marker for a range, working with its front counterpart to offer precise directional guidance for vessels navigating the Kakinada Bay channels.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl White 15s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Interval
15s
Raw Code
Fl W 15s
Focal Height
31m
Geographic Range
15.5NM

Location

City
Kakinada
Country
🇮🇳India
Region
Andhra Pradesh
Sea Region
Kakinada Bay, India, 900 m southwest of the front light
Latitude
16.9583°
Longitude
82.2819°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Kakinada(1.3 km)
Admiralty No.
F0959.1.
NGA No.
27024
ARLHS No.
IND-034

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
31m
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 Rear Lighthouse at night?+
Kakinada Bay Range Rear displays the characteristic Fl White 15s. 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 Rear Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Kakinada Bay Range Rear Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 2 nearby ports. The closest is Kakinada at 2.1 NM to the SE. Other ports served include Samalkot (7.9 NM NW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Kakinada Bay Range Rear Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Kakinada Bay 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 Kakinada Bay Range Rear Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Kakinada Bay 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.