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Mohammédia North Breakwater Inner Lighthouse

Oc (2) Green 6s🇲🇦Mohammedia, MAOperational

Location & Light Range

About Mohammédia North Breakwater Inner Lighthouse

This lighthouse, built in 2021, guides vessels into Mohammédia's inner harbor. It stands 9 meters tall on a cylindrical, barbell-shaped tower painted with green and white horizontal bands. Its focal height reaches 12 meters, casting a green light with two flashes every 6 seconds. The geographic range of this light is 11 nautical miles. It is situated midway on the north breakwater, 0.6 kilometers from the nearest port.

Why it matters: This light marks the north breakwater of Mohammédia's inner harbor, directly aiding the port's commercial and fishing traffic by preventing groundings and ensuring safe passage.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Oc (2) Green 6s
Flash Type
Occulting
Light Color
Green
Flash Count
2 flashes
Interval
6s
Raw Code
Oc(2) R 6s
Focal Height
12m
Light Range
6NM (11.1 km)
Geographic Range
11NM

Construction & History

Year Built
2021

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Mohammedia(0.6 km)

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
9m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
green and white horizontal bands

Structure: round green barbell-shaped tower colored with green and white horizontal bands

Location

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

How far offshore can Mohammédia North Breakwater Inner Lighthouse be seen?+
With a focal height of 12 meters and a nominal range of 6 nautical miles (approximately 11.1 km), Mohammédia North Breakwater Inner is visible from well offshore under standard atmospheric conditions. Actual visibility depends on observer height, weather, and sea state. As a shorter-range light, it primarily serves nearshore and coastal traffic.
How do mariners identify Mohammédia North Breakwater Inner Lighthouse at night?+
Mohammédia North Breakwater Inner displays the characteristic Oc (2) Green 6s — 2 green flashes every 6 seconds. 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 Inner Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Mohammédia North Breakwater Inner 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 Inner Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Mohammédia North Breakwater Inner 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 Inner Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Mohammédia North Breakwater Inner 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.