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Port Sa'Id Entrance Range Rear Lighthouse

Occ R 10s🇪🇬Egypt, EGOperational

Location & Light Range

About Port Sa'Id Entrance Range Rear Lighthouse

This grey metal framework tower stands 177 meters tall. Its focal plane is 46 meters above sea level. The light emits two red flashes every 10 seconds. This structure is part of a rear range system for guiding vessels.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Occ R 10s
Flash Type
Occ
Light Color
Red
Flash Count
1 flash
Interval
10s
Raw Code
Oc.(2)R. period 10s
Focal Height
46m
Geographic Range
7NM

Location

City
Egypt
Country
🇪🇬EG
Latitude
31.2417°
Longitude
32.2961°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
177m
Tower Color
grey
Material
metal

Structure: Grey metal framework tower, unknown circle daymark; 177

References & Identifiers

Admiralty No.
N5980.1
NGA No.
21288
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Port Sa'Id Entrance Range Rear Lighthouse at night?+
Port Sa'Id Entrance Range Rear displays the characteristic Occ R 10s — 1 red flash every 10 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 red color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Port Sa'Id Entrance Range Rear Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Port Sa'Id Entrance Range Rear Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Port Said at 1.4 NM to the E. Other ports served include Port Said East (3.2 NM ESE), Marsa Egyptian Propylene & Polypropylene (8.3 NM WNW), Dumyat (Damietta) (30.6 NM WNW), ISMAILIA (39.4 NM S). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Port Sa'Id Entrance Range Rear Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Port Sa'Id Entrance 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 Sa'Id Entrance Range Rear Lighthouse?+
Port Sa'Id Entrance Range Rear Lighthouse is located within the Suez Canal approach — the critical route linking the Mediterranean Sea to the Red Sea and Indian Ocean. This makes it an important navigation reference for commercial shipping traffic in the region.
How can I track vessels near Port Sa'Id Entrance Range Rear Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Port Sa'Id Entrance 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.