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Paradip Entrance Range Rear Lighthouse

L White 5s🇮🇳INOperational

Location & Light Range

About Paradip Entrance Range Rear Lighthouse

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

This 40-meter tall steel skeletal tower has a square pyramidal form. A mast at its apex holds a rectangular slatted daymark. The structure exhibits black and white horizontal bands, consistent with adjacent structures marking the channel's sides. The light produces a white flash lasting 5 seconds. Its focal height reaches 60 meters, and it provides a 20.1 nautical mile geographic range. It is located 0.74 km northwest of the front light.

Why it matters: This range light marks the Paradip entrance channel, assisting ships navigating into the port.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
L White 5s
Flash Type
L
Light Color
White
Interval
5s
Raw Code
L 5s
Focal Height
60m
Geographic Range
20.1NM

Location

Country
🇮🇳India
Region
Odisha
Sea Region
marks the entrance channel to Paradip, located 740 m northwest of the front light
Latitude
20.2765°
Longitude
86.6520°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
40m
Tower Shape
square
Tower Color
with black and white horizontal bands flanked by similar towers defining the two sides of the channel
Material
steel

Structure: square pyramidal skeletal tower topped by a skeletal mast carrying a rectangular slatted daymark painted with black and white horizontal bands flanked by similar towers defining the two sides of the channel

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Paradip Garh(1.7 km)
Admiralty No.
F1005.61
NGA No.
26920
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Paradip Entrance Range Rear Lighthouse at night?+
Paradip Entrance Range Rear 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 Rear Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Paradip Entrance Range Rear Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 4 nearby ports. The closest is Paradip Garh at 2.3 NM to the E. Other ports served include Paradip Port (4.2 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 Rear Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Paradip Entrance 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 Paradip Entrance Range Rear Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Paradip Entrance 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.