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Maracaibo Inner Channel Range Rear Lighthouse

Fl Green 1.5s🇻🇪Parroquia Toas, VEOperational

Location & Light Range

About Maracaibo Inner Channel Range Rear Lighthouse

This range rear light structure on Lake Maracaibo was a square pyramidal skeletal tower made of steel, standing 27 meters tall. It featured a red tower with a white horizontal band and was mounted on a square platform supported by piles. The light emitted a green flash every 1.5 seconds. Its focal height reached 39 meters, providing a geographic range of 16.9 nautical miles. The tower was part of a system guiding vessels through the inner channel range north of Maracaibo. By 2021, the tower had been removed, having been observed in an abandoned state.

Why it matters: The Maracaibo Inner Channel Range Rear light system was essential for safe transit through a key navigational route on Lake Maracaibo.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl Green 1.5s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
Green
Interval
1.5s
Raw Code
Fl G 1.5s
Focal Height
39m
Geographic Range
16.9NM

Construction & History

Significant events: appeared abandoned, removed by 2021

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
27m
Tower Shape
square
Tower Color
red with a white horizontal band
Material
steel

Structure: square pyramidal skeletal tower, mounted on a square platform supported by piles

Location

City
Parroquia Toas
Country
🇻🇪Venezuela
Region
Zulia State
Sea Region
Lake Maracaibo, guiding vessels through the inner channel range just north of the city of Maracaibo.
Latitude
10.7833°
Longitude
-71.6297°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
La Ceiba/Maracaibo L(2.9 km)
Admiralty No.
J6280
NGA No.
16872.1
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Maracaibo Inner Channel Range Rear Lighthouse at night?+
Maracaibo Inner Channel Range Rear displays the characteristic Fl Green 1.5s. 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 green color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Maracaibo Inner Channel Range Rear Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Maracaibo Inner Channel Range Rear Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is El Tablazo/Maracaibo L at 5.8 NM to the E. Other ports served include Punta de Palmas (5.8 NM E), Maracaibo (9.1 NM S), La Ceiba/Maracaibo L (9.2 NM S), La Salina/Maracaibo L (9.2 NM S). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Maracaibo Inner Channel Range Rear Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Maracaibo Inner Channel 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 Maracaibo Inner Channel Range Rear Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Maracaibo Inner Channel 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.