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Puerto Cabello Inner Port Range Front Lighthouse

Fl White 3s🇻🇪Parroquia Fraternidad, VEOperational

Location & Light Range

About Puerto Cabello Inner Port Range Front Lighthouse

This square skeletal tower stands 15 meters tall, with its light positioned 18 meters above the water. Red and white horizontal bands adorn the structure, which also features a triangular slatted daymark painted with vertical red and white stripes. The light emits a white flash every three seconds, offering a clear signal to mariners. Situated directly on the shoreline, it marks the southeastern boundary of Puerto Cabello's harbor. The tower is located 1 kilometer from Borburata, a nearby port.

Why it matters: This range front light is indispensable for safe navigation within Puerto Cabello's harbor, providing alignment guidance for ships entering inner channels and supporting the efficient flow of commercial shipping.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl White 3s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Interval
3s
Raw Code
Fl W 3s
Focal Height
18m
Geographic Range
12.7NM

Location

City
Parroquia Fraternidad
Country
🇻🇪Venezuela
Region
Carabobo State
Sea Region
Puerto Cabello's harbor, marking the shoreline at its extreme southeastern end.
Latitude
10.4665°
Longitude
-67.9830°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
15m
Tower Shape
square
Tower Color
with red and white horizontal bands and carrying a triangular slatted daymark painted with red and white vertical stripes

Structure: square skeletal tower, painted with red and white horizontal bands and carrying a triangular slatted daymark painted with red and white vertical stripes

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Borburata(1.0 km)
Admiralty No.
J6451.
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Puerto Cabello Inner Port Range Front Lighthouse at night?+
Puerto Cabello Inner Port Range Front displays the characteristic Fl White 3s. 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 Puerto Cabello Inner Port Range Front Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Puerto Cabello Inner Port Range Front Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Borburata at 1 NM to the N. Other ports served include Puerto Cabello (1.7 NM WNW), Turiamo (8.1 NM E), El Palito (9.3 NM WNW), INDEPENDENCIA (12.6 NM E). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Puerto Cabello Inner Port Range Front Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Puerto Cabello Inner Port 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 Puerto Cabello Inner Port Range Front Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Puerto Cabello Inner Port 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.