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Puerto Santo Lighthouse

Fl White 12s🇻🇪Parroquia Antonio José de Sucre, VEOperational

Location & Light Range

About Puerto Santo Lighthouse

A 12-meter square skeletal fiberglass tower stands on a small island off a headland at the west end of a hammer-head shaped peninsula. This peninsula shelters the harbor of Puerto Santo in Sucre State. The tower is painted with red and white horizontal bands. Its white light emits one flash every 12 seconds and has a geographic range of 17.1 nautical miles. This structure is located near Parroquia Antonio José de Sucre.

Why it matters: This light aids vessels navigating into the sheltered harbor of Puerto Santo by guiding them past the headland and unique peninsula.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl White 12s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Interval
12s
Raw Code
Fl W 12s
Focal Height
40m
Geographic Range
17.1NM

Location

City
Parroquia Antonio José de Sucre
Country
🇻🇪Venezuela
Region
Sucre State
Sea Region
small island off a headland at the west end of a hammer-head shaped peninsula sheltering the harbor of Puerto Santo
Latitude
10.7640°
Longitude
-62.7120°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
12m
Tower Shape
square
Tower Color
with red and white horizontal bands
Material
fiberglass

Structure: square skeletal tower, painted with red and white horizontal bands

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Guiria(27.5 km)
Admiralty No.
J6509.8
NGA No.
17190
ARLHS No.
VEN-005
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Puerto Santo Lighthouse at night?+
Puerto Santo displays the characteristic Fl White 12s. 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 Santo Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Puerto Santo Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 4 nearby ports. The closest is Guiria at 27.8 NM to the ESE. Other ports served include Carupano (32.2 NM W), Puerto de Hierro (37 NM ESE), Caripito (42.4 NM SSW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Puerto Santo Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Puerto Santo 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 Santo Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Puerto Santo 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.