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Piraeus Molos Vasileus Georgios Lighthouse

Fl Green 10s🇬🇷Piraeus, GROperational

Location & Light Range

About Piraeus Molos Vasileus Georgios Lighthouse

This concrete tower, built in 2014, stands 10 meters high at the end of the north breakwater mole marking the entrance to Piraeus's inner harbor. Painted white with a single red horizontal band, its cylindrical structure reaches a focal height of 14 meters. The lighthouse emits a green light with a single flash every 10 seconds, visible for 11.6 nautical miles. It replaced an earlier tower that was damaged in November 2013 by the cruise ship MSC Magnifica. The site is open to the public, though the tower itself is closed.

Why it matters: This lighthouse is essential for guiding ferries, cargo ships, and cruise liners into Greece's largest port, precisely marking a critical harbor entrance.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl Green 10s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
Green
Interval
10s
Raw Code
Fl G 10s
Focal Height
14m
Geographic Range
11.6NM

Construction & History

Year Built
2014

Significant events: Damaged by MSC Magnifica in November 2013, replaced by similar tower

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
10m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
white with one red horizontal band
Material
concrete

Structure: round cylindrical concrete tower, painted white with one red horizontal band

Location

City
Piraeus
Country
🇬🇷Greece
Region
Attica
Sea Region
Entrance to the inner harbor of Piraeus, at the end of the north breakwater mole
Latitude
37.9386°
Longitude
23.6221°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Drapetsona Bay(0.7 km)
Admiralty No.
N4180
NGA No.
15528
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Piraeus Molos Vasileus Georgios Lighthouse at night?+
Piraeus Molos Vasileus Georgios displays the characteristic Fl Green 10s. 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 green color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Piraeus Molos Vasileus Georgios Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Piraeus Molos Vasileus Georgios Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Piraeus at 0.5 NM to the NNW. Other ports served include Drapetzona (0.7 NM NNW), ZEA (1.3 NM E), Keratsínion (2 NM NNW), Perama (3 NM WNW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Piraeus Molos Vasileus Georgios Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Piraeus Molos Vasileus Georgios 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 Piraeus Molos Vasileus Georgios Lighthouse?+
Piraeus Molos Vasileus Georgios Lighthouse is located within the Mediterranean East-West corridor — a major trade route spanning the Mediterranean from Gibraltar to the Suez Canal. This makes it an important navigation reference for commercial shipping traffic in the region.
How can I track vessels near Piraeus Molos Vasileus Georgios Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Piraeus Molos Vasileus Georgios 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.