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Oyster Bay Range Front Lighthouse

Q W🇹🇿Tanzania, TZOperational

Location & Light Range

About Oyster Bay Range Front Lighthouse

This lighthouse stands 20 meters above the water. Its light is white and flashes quickly. The tower is painted white with a single red and white stripe facing the sea. A one-story equipment room is attached to the base of the cylindrical tower. It is operational and visible for 12 nautical miles.

Why it matters: This light, along with the Oyster Bay Rear Range Lighthouse, guides vessels away from the cliffs of the Msasani peninsula.

Background
The Oyster Bay Range Front Lighthouse is located on the coast of Dar es salaam, Tanzania in Oyster Bay. The lighthouse works in conjunction with the Oyster Bay Rear Range Lighthouse to warn ships away from the cliffs at the Msasani peninsula. The tower is a white cylindrical tower with one red white strip facing the ocean. The lighthouse has a small 1 story equipment room adjacent to the tower.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Q W
Flash Type
Quick
Light Color
White
Flash Count
1 flash
Raw Code
Q.W.
Focal Height
20m
Geographic Range
12NM

References & Identifiers

Admiralty No.
D6674
NGA No.
31436
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Wikidata
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Location

City
Tanzania
Country
🇹🇿TZ
Latitude
-6.7827°
Longitude
39.2867°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Oyster Bay Range Front Lighthouse at night?+
Oyster Bay Range Front displays the characteristic Q W. 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.
Which ports and harbors does Oyster Bay Range Front Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Oyster Bay Range Front Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 3 nearby ports. The closest is Dar es Salaam at 2.7 NM to the SSE. Other ports served include Mkokotoni, Zanzibar (37.5 NM N), Zanzibar (37.9 NM N). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Oyster Bay Range Front Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Oyster Bay 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 Oyster Bay Range Front Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Oyster Bay 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.