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Mohammédia Harbor Range Rear Lighthouse

Fl red 5s🇲🇦Mohammedia, MAOperational

The Mohammédia Harbor Range Rear light was a navigational aid for maritime traffic entering the port of Mohammédia, Morocco. It was mounted on a harbor building along Rue El Hansali, identified in Admiralty records as the customs house, but locally understood as the port authority office. The light displayed a red signal. Its operational life concluded in 2018 when it was deactivated. It worked in conjunction with a front range light to guide vessels safely into the harbor.

Why it matters: This range rear light provided a critical alignment for ships entering Mohammédia Harbor. Its unique placement on a port building highlights an adaptive approach to maritime signaling in a busy urban environment.

Characteristic Signature
Fl red 5s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
red
Interval
5s
Raw Code
Fl.R

Significant events: Inactive since 2018

Nearest Port
Mohammedia(0.7 km)
Admiralty No.
D2563.1
NGA No.
23069

Structure: The Mohammédia Harbor Range Rear light once played a vital role in guiding maritime traffic into the busy port of Mohammédia, Morocco. Positioned along Rue El Hansali, this navigational aid was uniquely integrated into the urban fabric, mounted not on a standalone tower but on a significant harbor building. Admiralty records referred to this structure as the customs house, though local observation suggests it functioned more as the port authority office, a hub of daily maritime operations. While the precise year of its original construction and first illumination remains unrecorded, its operational life concluded in 2018 when the light was officially deactivated. For years, it worked in tandem with a front range light, forming a critical alignment that helped mariners safely navigate the approach channel and enter the harbor's protective embrace. Today, the light is inactive, and the accessibility of its site is unknown, marking a quiet end to its service in the vibrant coastal city. Its story is intertwined with the ebb and flow of commerce and shipping in this Moroccan port.

City
Mohammedia
Country
🇲🇦Morocco
Region
Casablanca-Settat
Sea Region
Mohammédia Harbor, Morocco
Latitude
33.7106°
Longitude
-7.4006°
Flag
Type
Name
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How do mariners identify Mohammédia Harbor Range Rear Lighthouse at night?+
Mohammédia Harbor Range Rear displays the characteristic Fl red 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 red color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Mohammédia Harbor Range Rear Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Mohammédia Harbor Range Rear Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Mohammedia at 1.7 NM to the ENE. Other ports served include Roches Noires (10.6 NM SW), Casablanca (11.6 NM WSW), SKHIRAT (20 NM ENE), Rabat (34.2 NM NE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Mohammédia Harbor Range Rear Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Mohammédia 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.
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