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Navy Yard South Breakwater Lighthouse

Fl R 3s🇮🇳Goa and Maharashtra, INOperational

Location & Light Range

About Navy Yard South Breakwater Lighthouse

This navigational aid, built in 2010, stands 8 meters tall with its focal plane at 15 meters. It features a red square tower, a mast mounted on a building. The light emits a single red flash every 3 seconds. The geographic range of the light is 5 nautical miles. It is located at the end of the south breakwater of the Indian Navy base. The site and tower are closed to the public.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl R 3s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
Red
Flash Count
1 flash
Interval
3s
Raw Code
F
Focal Height
15m
Geographic Range
5NM

Construction & History

Year Built
2010

References & Identifiers

Admiralty No.
F0521
NGA No.
27972
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Tower & Structure

Tower Height
8m
Tower Shape
square
Tower Color
red

Structure: Mast, on building; 43

Location

City
Goa and Maharashtra
Country
🇮🇳IN
Latitude
18.9260°
Longitude
72.8444°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Navy Yard South Breakwater Lighthouse at night?+
Navy Yard South Breakwater displays the characteristic Fl R 3s — 1 red flash every 3 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 red color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Navy Yard South Breakwater Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Navy Yard South Breakwater Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Mumbai (ex Bombay) at 1.1 NM to the NNE. Other ports served include Uran (5.7 NM ESE), Nhava Sheva (Jawaharlal Nehru) (6.1 NM ENE), Nhave (7.1 NM ENE), Karanja (7.9 NM SE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Navy Yard South Breakwater Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Navy Yard South 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 Navy Yard South Breakwater Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Navy Yard South 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.