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Puerto Cabello Inner Port Range Rear Lighthouse

Fl White 3s🇻🇪Parroquia Fraternidad, VEOperational

Location & Light Range

About Puerto Cabello Inner Port Range Rear Lighthouse

This square skeletal tower, constructed of fiberglass, stands 15 meters tall and emits a white light on a 3-second cycle. It is painted with red and white horizontal bands and features a triangular slatted daymark with vertical red and white stripes. The tower's focal plane reaches 16 meters above sea level, providing a geographic range of 12.2 nautical miles. It is situated at the extreme southeastern end of Puerto Cabello's inner port range. The lighthouse is located 1.1 kilometers from Borburata.

Why it matters: This light serves as the rear marker for the Puerto Cabello inner port range, essential for guiding vessels along the correct approach within the harbor.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl White 3s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Interval
3s
Raw Code
Fl W 3s
Focal Height
16m
Geographic Range
12.2NM

Location

City
Parroquia Fraternidad
Country
🇻🇪Venezuela
Region
Carabobo State
Sea Region
Puerto Cabello's harbor, marking the extreme southeastern end of the inner port range.
Latitude
10.4653°
Longitude
-67.9818°

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
Material
fiberglass

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(1.1 km)
Admiralty No.
J6451.1.
NGA No.
16961
ARLHS No.
VEN-027
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Puerto Cabello Inner Port Range Rear Lighthouse at night?+
Puerto Cabello Inner Port Range Rear 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 Rear Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Puerto Cabello Inner Port Range Rear Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Borburata at 1.1 NM to the N. Other ports served include Puerto Cabello (1.8 NM WNW), Turiamo (8 NM E), El Palito (9.3 NM WNW), INDEPENDENCIA (12.5 NM E). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Puerto Cabello Inner Port Range Rear Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Puerto Cabello Inner Port 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.
How can I track vessels near Puerto Cabello Inner Port Range Rear Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Puerto Cabello Inner Port 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.