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Paradip Inner Harbor Range Front Lighthouse

Q White 2s🇮🇳INOperational

Location & Light Range

About Paradip Inner Harbor Range Front Lighthouse

Also known as: Paradip Inner Harbor Range Front (3 towers)

This cylindrical metal tower stands 25 meters tall and displays a quick-flashing white light. It is painted with black and white horizontal bands and is part of a range system marking the channel into Paradip Inner Harbor. The tower's focal height reaches 28 meters, providing a geographic range of 14.9 nautical miles. It is flanked by other towers that help define the two sides of the navigational channel. The light is located on the west side of the harbor, approximately 1.1 kilometers from Paradip Garh.

Why it matters: This range front light provides essential alignment guidance for commercial vessels entering Paradip Inner Harbor, contributing to the safe and efficient operation of this major Indian port.

Light & Optic

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

Location

Country
🇮🇳India
Region
Odisha
Sea Region
Paradip Inner Harbor, west side of the harbor, defining the two sides of the channel
Latitude
20.2784°
Longitude
86.6673°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
25m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
with black and white horizontal bands and flanked by towers defining the two sides of the channel
Material
metal

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

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Paradip Garh(1.1 km)
Admiralty No.
F1005.8
NGA No.
26924
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Paradip Inner Harbor Range Front Lighthouse at night?+
Paradip Inner Harbor Range Front displays the characteristic Q 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 Inner Harbor Range Front Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Paradip Inner Harbor Range Front Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 4 nearby ports. The closest is Paradip Garh at 1.4 NM to the E. Other ports served include Paradip Port (5 NM WSW), Dhamara (33.9 NM NNE), Dhamra Port (36.3 NM NNE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Paradip Inner Harbor Range Front Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Paradip Inner Harbor 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 Inner Harbor Range Front Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Paradip Inner Harbor 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.