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Ngqura Harbour Range Rear Lighthouse

Fl White 10s🇿🇦Gqeberha, ZAOperational

Location & Light Range

About Ngqura Harbour Range Rear Lighthouse

This skeletal tower, built in 2009, stands 60 meters tall and has a focal height of 103 meters. It is painted with red and white horizontal bands and features a slatted daymark in orange with a white vertical stripe. The light emits a single white flash every 10 seconds, visible for 25.2 nautical miles. Located about 1 kilometer northwest of the front range light within the Ngqura Harbour development, it is situated near Gqeberha in South Africa's Eastern Cape province. The tower's structure is triangular.

Why it matters: As the rear light in a range system, this structure is essential for guiding vessels into Ngqura Harbour by providing precise alignment with the front light. This aids in preventing groundings and collisions within the port's approach channels.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl White 10s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Interval
10s
Raw Code
Fl W 10s
Focal Height
103m
Geographic Range
25.2NM

Construction & History

Year Built
2009

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Port Elizabeth(0.2 km)
Admiralty No.
D6410.51
NGA No.
32106.3
ARLHS No.
SAF-043

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
60m
Tower Shape
skeletal
Tower Color
with red and white horizontal bands and carrying a slatted daymark colored orange with a white vertical stripe

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

Location

City
Gqeberha
Country
🇿🇦South Africa
Region
Eastern Cape
Sea Region
Ngqura Harbour, located about 1 km northwest of the front light, at the rear of the harbor development.
Latitude
-33.9529°
Longitude
25.6435°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Ngqura Harbour Range Rear Lighthouse at night?+
Ngqura Harbour Range Rear displays the characteristic Fl White 10s. 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 Rear Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Ngqura Harbour Range Rear Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 4 nearby ports. The closest is Gqeberha at 0.4 NM to the SW. Other ports served include PORT NGQURA (9.2 NM NNE), Coega (9.2 NM NNE), ST FRANCIS BAY (41.8 NM WSW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Ngqura Harbour Range Rear Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Ngqura Harbour Range Rear 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 Rear Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Ngqura Harbour Range Rear 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.