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Mohammédia North Breakwater Lighthouse

Oc Green 4s🇲🇦Mohammedia, MAOperational

Location & Light Range

About Mohammédia North Breakwater Lighthouse

This cylindrical concrete tower, built in 2021, stands 9 meters tall on the north breakwater of Mohammédia's inner harbor. It features a green structure with a white base, and its light has a focal height of 14.94 meters. The lighthouse emits a green light with a single flash every 4 seconds, visible for 11.9 nautical miles. It guides vessels approaching the port, providing a clear signal to avoid the breakwater and identify the correct channel. The structure itself is not publicly accessible, being part of a working port environment.

Why it matters: This lighthouse is essential for the safe navigation of vessels entering Mohammédia's inner harbor, a significant center for Morocco's shipping industry.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Oc Green 4s
Flash Type
Occulting
Light Color
Green
Interval
4s
Raw Code
Oc G 4s
Focal Height
14.94m
Geographic Range
11.9NM

Construction & History

Year Built
2021

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Mohammedia(0.6 km)
Admiralty No.
D2562
NGA No.
23072

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
9m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
green with a white base
Material
concrete

Structure: round green concrete tower on a white base

Location

City
Mohammedia
Country
🇲🇦Morocco
Region
Casablanca-Settat
Sea Region
end of the north breakwater of the inner harbor of Mohammédia
Latitude
33.7103°
Longitude
-7.3934°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Mohammédia North Breakwater Lighthouse at night?+
Mohammédia North Breakwater displays the characteristic Oc Green 4s. 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 Mohammédia North Breakwater Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Mohammédia North Breakwater Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Mohammedia at 1.4 NM to the ENE. Other ports served include Roches Noires (10.9 NM SW), Casablanca (11.9 NM WSW), SKHIRAT (19.7 NM ENE), Rabat (33.9 NM NE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Mohammédia North Breakwater Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Mohammédia North Breakwater 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 Mohammédia North Breakwater Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Mohammédia North Breakwater 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.