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Port-Cartier Range Front Lighthouse

F Green 6s🇨🇦Port-Cartier, CAOperational

Location & Light Range

About Port-Cartier Range Front Lighthouse

This steel skeletal tower stands 40 meters tall and is painted white. Its square structure reaches a focal height of 51 meters. The light emits a single green flash at regular intervals. Located within Port-Cartier's industrial facilities, the structure is situated 0.6 kilometers from the nearest port. This range front light guides vessels entering the iron processing and shipping plant on the east side of the town.

Why it matters: This range front light is essential for the safe navigation of large cargo vessels transporting iron ore and processed iron products to and from the Port-Cartier industrial plant.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
F Green 6s
Flash Type
Fixed
Light Color
Green
Interval
6s
Raw Code
F G
Focal Height
51m
Geographic Range
18.8NM

Location

City
Port-Cartier
Country
🇨🇦Canada
Region
Quebec
Sea Region
Port-Cartier is an industrial town 63 km southwest of Sept-Îles. The range guides vessels arriving at a large iron processing and shipping plant on the east side of the town. Located within the industrial facilities.
Latitude
50.0360°
Longitude
-66.7815°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
40m
Tower Shape
square
Tower Color
white
Material
steel

Structure: square skeletal tower

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Port Cartier(0.6 km)
Admiralty No.
H2002
NGA No.
3256
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Port-Cartier Range Front Lighthouse at night?+
Port-Cartier Range Front displays the characteristic F Green 6s. 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 Port-Cartier Range Front Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Port-Cartier Range Front Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 4 nearby ports. The closest is Port-Cartier at 3.5 NM to the WSW. Other ports served include Pointe Noire (13.4 NM ENE), La Relance (14.5 NM ENE), Sept-Iles (18.2 NM ENE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Port-Cartier Range Front Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Port-Cartier 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 Port-Cartier Range Front Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Port-Cartier 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.