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Mersin Limanı Range Front Lighthouse

Oc Green 3s🇹🇷Mersin, TROperational

Location & Light Range

About Mersin Limanı Range Front Lighthouse

This red daymarked, skeletal steel tower stands 17 meters tall, with its light positioned at a focal height of 19 meters. Its operational green light flashes once every 3 seconds. It is situated at the east end of Mersin's harbor, near large fuel tanks, and serves to guide ships within the port. The structure features a triangular steel skeletal tower with a red triangular daymark pointing upwards.

Why it matters: This range front light is indispensable for safe navigation within Mersin's busy harbor, directly guiding commercial vessels, including tankers accessing nearby fuel terminals.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Oc Green 3s
Flash Type
Occulting
Light Color
Green
Interval
3s
Raw Code
Oc G 3s
Focal Height
19m
Geographic Range
12.9NM

Location

City
Mersin
Country
🇹🇷Turkey
Region
Mersin
Sea Region
Located at the east end of Mersin's harbor, near several large fuel tanks, guiding ships within the harbor.
Latitude
36.8069°
Longitude
34.6597°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
17m
Tower Shape
skeletal
Tower Color
red daymark
Material
steel

Structure: triangular steel skeletal tower carrying a red triangular daymark, point up

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Mersin(1.2 km)
Admiralty No.
N5873.2
NGA No.
20724
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Mersin Limanı Range Front Lighthouse at night?+
Mersin Limanı Range Front displays the characteristic Oc Green 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 green color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Mersin Limanı Range Front Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Mersin Limanı Range Front Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Mersin at 0.7 NM to the SW. Other ports served include Mersin-Free Zone (1.3 NM WSW), Akdeniz (4.1 NM NNE), Karatas (38.1 NM ESE), Tasucu (47.7 NM SW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Mersin Limanı Range Front Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Mersin Limanı 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.
What shipping routes pass near Mersin Limanı Range Front Lighthouse?+
Mersin Limanı Range Front Lighthouse is located within the Mediterranean East-West corridor — a major trade route spanning the Mediterranean from Gibraltar to the Suez Canal. This makes it an important navigation reference for commercial shipping traffic in the region.
How can I track vessels near Mersin Limanı Range Front Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Mersin Limanı 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.