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Morovnik Lighthouse

Fl Green 5s🇭🇷HROperational

Location & Light Range

About Morovnik Lighthouse

The Morovnik lighthouse is an 8-meter tall, cylindrical stone tower located in Zadar County, Croatia. It stands on a light gray stone base and features a gallery but no lantern. The focal height of the light is also 8 meters. This active aid to navigation emits a single green flash every five seconds, providing a geographic range of 9.7 nautical miles. The site is open to the public, though access to the tower itself is restricted. It is situated approximately 4 kilometers from the nearest port, Silba.

Why it matters: This lighthouse is important for defining specific channels or warning about particular hazards along the Croatian coast, guiding local fishing fleets and recreational craft. Its active status ensures continuous safety for maritime traffic in the Adriatic Sea.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl Green 5s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
Green
Interval
5s
Raw Code
Fl G 5s
Focal Height
8m
Geographic Range
9.7NM

Location

Country
🇭🇷Croatia
Region
Zadar County
Latitude
44.4323°
Longitude
14.7319°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Silba(4.0 km)
ARLHS No.
CRO-098

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
8m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
light gray stone
Material
stone

Structure: square cylindrical stone tower with gallery; no lantern

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Morovnik Lighthouse at night?+
Morovnik displays the characteristic Fl Green 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 Morovnik Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Morovnik Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Silba at 3.9 NM to the SSW. Other ports served include Novaglia (9.6 NM NE), Novalja (9.7 NM NE), Ist (9.9 NM S), Veli Losinj (11.3 NM WNW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Morovnik Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Morovnik 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 Morovnik Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Morovnik 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.