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Peez Unterfeuer Lighthouse

Iso White 4s🇩🇪Rostock, DEOperational

Location & Light Range

About Peez Unterfeuer Lighthouse

The Peez Unterfeuer is a square skeletal steel tower built in 1984 and first lit that same year. It stands 24 meters tall, with a focal height of 25 meters. The tower is painted white and features a red triangular daymark pointing upwards. Its light emits an isophase white signal on a 4-second cycle, visible for 14.3 nautical miles. The structure is located in a field east of the Peez chemical complex, guiding vessels into the industrial harbor on the east side of the Warnow River.

Why it matters: This light is essential for the safe navigation of commercial vessels entering the industrial harbor via the Warnow River approach channel.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Iso White 4s
Flash Type
Isophase
Light Color
White
Interval
4s
Raw Code
Iso W 4s
Focal Height
25m
Geographic Range
14.3NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1984

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Rostock(1.7 km)
Admiralty No.
C1421.6.
NGA No.
214600

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
24m
Tower Shape
square
Tower Color
white with a red triangular daymark
Material
steel

Structure: square skeletal tower painted white and carrying a red triangular daymark, point up

Location

City
Rostock
Country
🇩🇪Germany
Region
Mecklenburg-Vorpommern
Sea Region
Guides vessels into an industrial harbor on the east side of the Warnow River, situated in a field east of the Peez chemical complex.
Latitude
54.1603°
Longitude
12.1605°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Peez Unterfeuer Lighthouse at night?+
Peez Unterfeuer displays the characteristic Iso White 4s. 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 Peez Unterfeuer Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Peez Unterfeuer Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Rostock at 2.1 NM to the SW. Other ports served include Warnemünde (2.7 NM W), Gelbensande (5.5 NM ENE), Graal-Müritz (6.7 NM NNE), Parkentin (7.8 NM SW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Peez Unterfeuer Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Peez Unterfeuer 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.
What shipping routes pass near Peez Unterfeuer Lighthouse?+
Peez Unterfeuer Lighthouse is located within the Baltic Sea trade route — a vital shipping corridor for trade between Scandinavian, German, Polish, and Baltic state ports. This makes it an important navigation reference for commercial shipping traffic in the region.
How can I track vessels near Peez Unterfeuer Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Peez Unterfeuer 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.