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Ngqura Harbour Range Front Lighthouse

Oc White 3s🇿🇦ZAOperational

Location & Light Range

About Ngqura Harbour Range Front Lighthouse

This skeletal steel tower, built in 2009, stands 51 meters tall and serves as the front range light for Ngqura Harbour. It features red and white horizontal bands and a slatted orange daymark with a white vertical stripe. The light emits a single white occultation every 3 seconds, visible for 21.4 nautical miles. The structure's focal height is 70 meters. It is located 0.8 kilometers from the nearest port, Coega.

Why it matters: This light is essential for vessels using Ngqura Harbour, a major deep-water port in South Africa, by acting as the front of a two-light range that aids precise alignment for navigation.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Oc White 3s
Flash Type
Occulting
Light Color
White
Interval
3s
Raw Code
Oc W 3s
Focal Height
70m
Geographic Range
21.4NM

Construction & History

Year Built
2009

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Coega(0.8 km)
Admiralty No.
D6410.5
NGA No.
32106.2

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
51m
Tower Shape
skeletal
Tower Color
with red and white horizontal bands and carrying a slatted daymark colored orange with a white vertical stripe
Material
steel

Structure: triangular skeletal tower painted with red and white horizontal bands and carrying a slatted daymark colored orange with a white vertical stripe

Location

Country
🇿🇦South Africa
Region
Eastern Cape
Sea Region
Ngqura Harbour, South Africa, marking the approach range on the west side of the harbor
Latitude
-33.8058°
Longitude
25.6778°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Ngqura Harbour Range Front Lighthouse at night?+
Ngqura Harbour Range Front displays the characteristic Oc White 3s. 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 Ngqura Harbour Range Front Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Ngqura Harbour Range Front Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is PORT NGQURA at 0.6 NM to the E. Other ports served include Coega (0.6 NM E), Gqeberha (9.3 NM SSW), ST FRANCIS BAY (47 NM WSW), Kenton-on-Sea (49.3 NM E). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Ngqura Harbour Range Front Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Ngqura Harbour Range Front 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 Ngqura Harbour Range Front Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Ngqura Harbour Range Front 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.