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Port D'El Djamila (Port Madrague) Secondary Jetty Lighthouse

🇩🇿Ain Benian, DZOperational

Location & Light Range

About Port D'El Djamila (Port Madrague) Secondary Jetty Lighthouse

This active lighthouse marks the secondary jetty within Algeria's Port D'El Djamila, also known as Port Madrague. The tower is painted white and features a green top. It guides vessels navigating the approaches to this busy port, which handles various types of maritime traffic. While the surrounding site is accessible to the public, climbing the tower is not permitted. The lighthouse's consistent operation aids in the safe passage of ships entering and departing the harbor.

Why it matters: This lighthouse is essential for maritime safety at Port D'El Djamila, clearly marking the secondary jetty and facilitating the efficient movement of shipping traffic.

Tower & Structure

Tower Color
white with a green top

Structure: A tower painted white with a green top.

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Location

City
Ain Benian
Country
🇩🇿Algeria
Region
Algiers
Sea Region
Port D'El Djamila (Port Madrague) Secondary Jetty, Algeria
Latitude
36.8002°
Longitude
2.8998°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Alger (Algiers)(8.9 km)
Admiralty No.
E6622.5.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which ports and harbors does Port D'El Djamila (Port Madrague) Secondary Jetty Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Port D'El Djamila (Port Madrague) Secondary Jetty Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Alger (Algiers) at 8.5 NM to the ESE. Other ports served include Rouiba (18.9 NM ESE), TIPAZA (25 NM WSW), Cherchell (36 NM WSW), Dellys (49.3 NM E). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Port D'El Djamila (Port Madrague) Secondary Jetty Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Port D'El Djamila (Port Madrague) Secondary Jetty 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 D'El Djamila (Port Madrague) Secondary Jetty Lighthouse?+
Port D'El Djamila (Port Madrague) Secondary Jetty 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 D'El Djamila (Port Madrague) Secondary Jetty Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Port D'El Djamila (Port Madrague) Secondary Jetty 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.