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Öljysatama (Oil Harbor) Range Rear Lighthouse

🇫🇮Kotka, FIOperational

Location & Light Range

About Öljysatama (Oil Harbor) Range Rear Lighthouse

The Öljysatama (Oil Harbor) Range Rear light is a steel skeletal mast standing 20 meters tall, with its light positioned at a focal height of 22 meters. It features a yellow rectangular daymark with a red vertical stripe. This rear range light serves the Öljysatama area near Kotka, guiding vessels with a geographic range of 13.6 nautical miles. The structure is located 1.1 kilometers from the nearest port. It operates as an active aid to navigation within the Kymenlaakso region of Finland.

Why it matters: This rear range light is indispensable for the safe navigation of large oil tankers and other commercial vessels entering and exiting Öljysatama, providing critical alignment guidance that prevents groundings or collisions in busy channels.

Light & Optic

Focal Height
22m
Geographic Range
13.6NM

Location

City
Kotka
Country
🇫🇮Finland
Region
Kymenlaakso
Sea Region
Öljysatama (Oil Harbor) in Finland, serving as a rear range light.
Latitude
60.4522°
Longitude
26.9315°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
20m
Tower Shape
skeletal
Tower Color
yellow with a red vertical stripe
Material
steel

Structure: skeletal mast carrying a rectangular daymark painted yellow with a red vertical stripe

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Kotka(1.1 km)
Admiralty No.
C5393.1
NGA No.
13676
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which ports and harbors does Öljysatama (Oil Harbor) Range Rear Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Öljysatama (Oil Harbor) Range Rear Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Kotka at 1.4 NM to the NNE. Other ports served include Sunila (1.9 NM NNE), Siltakylä (Broby) (5.4 NM WNW), Summa (7.3 NM NE), Lakulahti (8 NM ENE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Öljysatama (Oil Harbor) Range Rear Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Öljysatama (Oil Harbor) 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.
What shipping routes pass near Öljysatama (Oil Harbor) Range Rear Lighthouse?+
Öljysatama (Oil Harbor) Range Rear Lighthouse is located within the Baltic Sea trade route — a vital shipping corridor for trade between Scandinavian, German, Polish, and Baltic state ports. This makes it an important navigation reference for commercial shipping traffic in the region.
How can I track vessels near Öljysatama (Oil Harbor) Range Rear Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Öljysatama (Oil Harbor) 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.