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Puerto Mamonal Lighthouse

Q White/Red/Green 1s🇨🇴Cartagena, COOperational

Location & Light Range

About Puerto Mamonal Lighthouse

Also known as: Puerto Mamonal (Port Mamonal) (Leading Light)

This square skeletal tower stands 22 meters tall, with its focal plane at 25 meters. It displays red and white horizontal bands, and a white daymark with a red vertical stripe is attached. The light emits quick white, red, or green flashes every second. Located within a coal terminal on Cartagena's south side, it originally functioned as the rear light of an entrance range. The front light was later removed after a new leading light was installed.

Why it matters: The light guides vessels entering the commercial harbor of Cartagena, with its color changes indicating specific channels for safe passage.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Q White/Red/Green 1s
Flash Type
Quick
Light Color
White/Red/Green
Interval
1s
Raw Code
Q W R G 1s
Focal Height
25m
Geographic Range
14.3NM

Construction & History

Significant events: Originally rear light of entrance range, front light removed after leading light installed

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Mamonal(1.7 km)
Admiralty No.
J6166.96.
NGA No.
16725.5

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
22m
Tower Shape
square
Tower Color
with red and white horizontal bands and carrying a daymark painted white with a red vertical stripe
Material
steel

Structure: square skeletal tower painted with red and white horizontal bands and carrying a daymark painted white with a red vertical stripe

Location

City
Cartagena
Country
🇨🇴Colombia
Region
Bolívar
Sea Region
Coal terminal on the south side of Cartagena, marking the entrance range for the commercial harbor of Cartagena.
Latitude
10.3450°
Longitude
-75.5071°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Puerto Mamonal Lighthouse at night?+
Puerto Mamonal displays the characteristic Q White/Red/Green 1s. 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/red/green color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Puerto Mamonal Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Puerto Mamonal Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Mamonal at 1.8 NM to the SSE. Other ports served include Contecar (2.4 NM NNW), Cartagena (3.6 NM NNW), El Bosque (3.6 NM NNW), Sociedad Portuaria Regional Cartagena (3.6 NM NNW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Puerto Mamonal Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Puerto Mamonal 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 Mamonal Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Puerto Mamonal 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.