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Paradip Entrance Range Front Lighthouse

Fl White 2s🇮🇳INOperational

Location & Light Range

About Paradip Entrance Range Front Lighthouse

Also known as: Paradip Entrance Range Front (3 towers)

This range front lighthouse is located on the west side of the Paradip harbor entrance. The 18-meter tower features black and white horizontal bands, mirroring similar flanking towers that define the shipping channel. It emits a single white flash every 2 seconds. Its focal height reaches 28 meters, providing a geographic range of 14.9 nautical miles. This structure serves as part of a system guiding vessels into the Paradip harbor.

Why it matters: This range light is critical for the safe navigation of ships entering Paradip harbor, one of India's major ports, by precisely defining the center of the shipping channel.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl White 2s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Interval
2s
Raw Code
Fl W 2s
Focal Height
28m
Geographic Range
14.9NM

Location

Country
🇮🇳India
Region
Odisha
Sea Region
west side of the Paradip harbor entrance
Latitude
20.2697°
Longitude
86.6679°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
18m
Tower Color
with black and white horizontal bands and flanked by similar towers defining the two sides of the channel

Structure: tower carrying a daymark painted with black and white horizontal bands and flanked by similar towers defining the two sides of the channel

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Paradip Garh(0.7 km)
Admiralty No.
F1005.6
NGA No.
26916
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Paradip Entrance Range Front Lighthouse at night?+
Paradip Entrance Range Front displays the characteristic Fl White 2s. 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 Paradip Entrance Range Front Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Paradip Entrance Range Front Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 4 nearby ports. The closest is Paradip Garh at 1.5 NM to the ENE. Other ports served include Paradip Port (4.9 NM WSW), Dhamara (34.4 NM NNE), Dhamra Port (36.8 NM NNE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Paradip Entrance Range Front Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Paradip Entrance 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 Paradip Entrance Range Front Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Paradip Entrance 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.