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Newport Rock Lighthouse

Fl White 5s🇪🇬Suez, EGOperational

Location & Light Range

About Newport Rock Lighthouse

Also known as: Newport Rock (Zenobia Rock)

Newport Rock lighthouse, first lit in 1897, guides vessels approaching or leaving the Suez Canal. It is situated on a shoal about 8 km south of the canal's southern entrance, marking the eastern side of the channel. The current structure is a 9-meter tall skeletal tripod tower with a gallery, mounted on three piles, and has a focal height of 17 meters. Its light emits a single white flash every 5 seconds, visible for 12.4 nautical miles. The lighthouse complex, located near Port Tewfik, is accessible by boat, but the tower itself is closed to the public.

Why it matters: This lighthouse is essential for safe navigation at the southern entrance to the Suez Canal, marking the eastern boundary of the busy shipping channel.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl White 5s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Interval
5s
Raw Code
Fl W 5s
Focal Height
17m
Geographic Range
12.4NM

Construction & History

First Lit
1897

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
9m
Tower Shape
skeletal
Tower Color
with black and white horizontal bands

Structure: tripod tower with gallery, mounted on three strait piles

Location

City
Suez
Country
🇪🇬Egypt
Region
Suez
Sea Region
East side of the channel for ships approaching or leaving the Suez Canal, on a shoal about 8 km south of the southern entrance to the Suez Canal.
Latitude
29.8851°
Longitude
32.5514°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Port Tewfik(3.1 km)
ARLHS No.
EGY-015
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Newport Rock Lighthouse at night?+
Newport Rock displays the characteristic Fl White 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 white color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Newport Rock Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Newport Rock Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Al Adabiyah at 4.2 NM to the W. Other ports served include Port Tewfik (4.9 NM N), Marsa Oriental Petrochemicals (16 NM SW), Sokhna Port (17.4 NM SW), Ain Sukhna (20.1 NM SSW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Newport Rock Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Newport Rock 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.
What shipping routes pass near Newport Rock Lighthouse?+
Newport Rock Lighthouse is located within the Suez Canal approach — the critical route linking the Mediterranean Sea to the Red Sea and Indian Ocean. This makes it an important navigation reference for commercial shipping traffic in the region.
How can I track vessels near Newport Rock Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Newport Rock 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.