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Perim HigH Lighthouse

Fl W 15s🇾🇪Yemen, YEInactive

Location & Light Range

About Perim HigH Lighthouse

This grey masonry tower measures 85 meters in height, with its focal plane at the same elevation. It features an embattled wall and is topped with a white lantern. The lighthouse emits a white light. Its operational status is currently inactive, and its geographic range is listed as 24 nautical miles.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl W 15s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Flash Count
1 flash
Interval
15s
Raw Code
Fl
Focal Height
85m
Geographic Range
24NM

Location

City
Yemen
Country
🇾🇪YE
Latitude
12.6549°
Longitude
43.4312°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
85m
Tower Shape
lantern
Tower Color
white
Material
masonry

Structure: Grey masonry tower, embattled wall, white lantern; 81. Temporarily reduced range

References & Identifiers

Admiralty No.
D7300.95
NGA No.
30900
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Perim HigH Lighthouse at night?+
Perim HigH displays the characteristic Fl W 15s — 1 white flash every 15 seconds. 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.
Which ports and harbors does Perim HigH Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Perim HigH Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 3 nearby ports. The closest is Perim Island at 0.9 NM to the WSW. Other ports served include Mokha (41.6 NM NNW), Assab (45.3 NM WNW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Perim HigH Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Perim HigH Lighthouse is currently listed as inactive. It may have been decommissioned, replaced by a different navigation aid, or temporarily taken out of service. Mariners should check the latest Notices to Mariners for current status.
What shipping routes pass near Perim HigH Lighthouse?+
Perim HigH Lighthouse is located within the Bab el-Mandeb Strait — the strategic passage connecting the Red Sea to the Gulf of Aden. This makes it an important navigation reference for commercial shipping traffic in the region.
How can I track vessels near Perim HigH Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Perim HigH 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.