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Port de Fos Range Rear Lighthouse

Q White 8s🇫🇷FROperational

Location & Light Range

About Port de Fos Range Rear Lighthouse

This steel, cylindrical skeletal tower stands 28 meters tall and is located within the Port de Fos containership terminal. It is distinguished by a red rectangular daymark. The structure's focal height reaches 29 meters, and it emits a quick-flashing white light. This rear range light is situated 2.7 kilometers from Fos sur Mer, guiding vessels with a geographic range of 15.1 nautical miles. The tower's design is a square cylindrical skeletal form.

Why it matters: This range rear light is indispensable for the safe passage of the colossal containerships that frequent the Port de Fos, one of France's most significant commercial ports. Its quick-flashing white light, intensified along the precise range line, provides critical directional guidance, preventing groundings and collisions within the busy terminal waterways.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Q White 8s
Flash Type
Quick
Light Color
White
Interval
8s
Raw Code
Q W
Focal Height
29m
Geographic Range
15.1NM

Location

Country
🇫🇷France
Sea Region
The Port de Fos, within a large containership terminal.
Latitude
43.4077°
Longitude
4.8616°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
28m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
red daymark
Material
steel

Structure: square cylindrical skeletal tower carrying a red rectangular daymark

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Fos sur mer(2.7 km)
Admiralty No.
E0604.1
NGA No.
6400
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Port de Fos Range Rear Lighthouse at night?+
Port de Fos Range Rear displays the characteristic Q White 8s. 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 Port de Fos Range Rear Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Port de Fos Range Rear Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Fos-sur-Mer at 0.9 NM to the N. Other ports served include Port-Saint-Louis-du-Rhône (2.7 NM WSW), SALIN DE GIRAUD (5.2 NM W), Port-de-Bouc (5.3 NM E), Lavéra (5.8 NM E). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Port de Fos Range Rear Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Port de Fos Range Rear 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 Port de Fos Range Rear Lighthouse?+
Port de Fos Range Rear 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 Port de Fos Range Rear Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Port de Fos Range Rear 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.