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Pointe de Berre Lighthouse

Fl (4) White/Red 15s🇫🇷Fos-sur-Mer, FROperational

Location & Light Range

About Pointe de Berre Lighthouse

A square skeletal tower, standing 10 meters tall, marks Pointe de Berre. It is painted red with a white horizontal band and rests on a square masonry base. The light is positioned at the end of a quay within an oil terminal on the northeast side of the Étang de Berre. This large lagoon, covering 155 square kilometers, connects to the Mediterranean Sea via the Canal de Caronte. The focal height of the light is 12 meters, and it emits four white or red flashes every 15 seconds, visible for 11 nautical miles. The structure is made of steel and masonry.

Why it matters: The light is essential for guiding vessels approaching and departing the oil terminal quay, facilitating safe passage for industrial maritime traffic through the lagoon and the Canal de Caronte.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl (4) White/Red 15s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White/Red
Flash Count
4 flashes
Interval
15s
Raw Code
Fl(4) WR 15s
Focal Height
12m
Geographic Range
11NM

Location

City
Fos-sur-Mer
Country
🇫🇷France
Region
Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
Sea Region
Located on the Étang de Berre, a large lagoon covering about 155 km² that is connected to the Mediterranean Sea at Port-de-Bouc by the dredged Canal de Caronte. It sits at the end of a quay at an oil terminal on the northeast side of the lagoon.
Latitude
43.4285°
Longitude
4.9403°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
10m
Tower Shape
square
Tower Color
red with a white horizontal band and mounted on a square masonry base
Material
steel/masonry

Structure: square skeletal tower, painted red with a white horizontal band and mounted on a square masonry base

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Fos sur mer(2.3 km)
Admiralty No.
E0615
NGA No.
6524
ARLHS No.
FRA-606
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Pointe de Berre Lighthouse at night?+
Pointe de Berre displays the characteristic Fl (4) White/Red 15s — 4 white/red flashes 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. The white/red color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Pointe de Berre Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Pointe de Berre Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Port-de-Bouc at 2.7 NM to the SE. Other ports served include Lavéra (3 NM SE), Fos-sur-Mer (3.3 NM W), Caronte (3.6 NM ESE), OFFICE OF THE CLEAR (4.9 NM NNE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Pointe de Berre Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Pointe de Berre 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 Pointe de Berre Lighthouse?+
Pointe de Berre 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 Pointe de Berre Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Pointe de Berre 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.