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Paradip Entrance Range Middle Lighthouse

L White 5s🇮🇳INOperational

Location & Light Range

About Paradip Entrance Range Middle Lighthouse

This steel skeletal tower stands 40 meters tall, painted with black and white horizontal bands. It supports a square pyramidal structure topped with a slatted daymark also bearing horizontal bands of black and white. The light emits a white flash every 5 seconds, with a geographic range of 17.9 nautical miles. Located 1.1 kilometers from Paradip Garh, this navigational aid is situated 1650 meters northwest of its corresponding front light. Its focal height reaches 45 meters above sea level.

Why it matters: This light forms part of a critical range system, aiding large cargo and commercial vessels in safely navigating the approach channel to Paradip Port.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
L White 5s
Flash Type
L
Light Color
White
Interval
5s
Raw Code
L W 5s
Focal Height
45m
Geographic Range
17.9NM

Location

Country
🇮🇳India
Region
Odisha
Sea Region
India, located 1650 m northwest of the front light of the Paradip Entrance Range.
Latitude
20.2712°
Longitude
86.6609°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
40m
Tower Shape
square
Tower Color
with black and white horizontal bands
Material
steel

Structure: square pyramidal skeletal tower carrying a rectangular slatted daymark painted with black and white horizontal bands

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Paradip Garh(1.1 km)
Admiralty No.
F1005.605
NGA No.
26918
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Paradip Entrance Range Middle Lighthouse at night?+
Paradip Entrance Range Middle displays the characteristic L 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 Paradip Entrance Range Middle Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Paradip Entrance Range Middle Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 4 nearby ports. The closest is Paradip Garh at 1.8 NM to the ENE. Other ports served include Paradip Port (4.5 NM WSW), Dhamara (34.5 NM NNE), Dhamra Port (36.9 NM NNE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Paradip Entrance Range Middle Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Paradip Entrance Range Middle 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 Middle Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Paradip Entrance Range Middle 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.