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Ra's Kaboudia (Ra's Kapudia, Chebba) Lighthouse

Fl Green 9s🇹🇳TNOperational

Location & Light Range

About Ra's Kaboudia (Ra's Kapudia, Chebba) Lighthouse

Ra's Kaboudia Lighthouse, also referred to as Ra's Kapudia or Chebba, is located on the Tunisian Mediterranean coast at Cape Kaboudia. This active light consists of a 18-meter tall cylindrical steel mast. The structure is painted with red and white horizontal bands and carries a large topmark. The light source is situated 28 meters above sea level, producing a green flash every 9 seconds (Fl G 9s). Its visibility extends to 14.9 nautical miles. The port of Chebba is 0.5 kilometers distant.

Why it matters: This lighthouse provides navigation aid for vessels operating along the Tunisian Mediterranean coast, marking Cape Kaboudia. Its specific green flashing pattern assists ships in maintaining safe clearance from the shoreline and in navigating area shipping lanes.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl Green 9s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
Green
Interval
9s
Raw Code
Fl G 9s
Focal Height
28m
Geographic Range
14.9NM

Location

Country
🇹🇳Tunisia
Region
Mahdia
Sea Region
Mediterranean Sea, marking Cape Kaboudia (Ra's Kaboudia) on the coast of Tunisia.
Latitude
35.2348°
Longitude
11.1567°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
18m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
with red and white horizontal bands and carrying a large topmark
Material
steel

Structure: steel mast, painted with red and white horizontal bands and carrying a large topmark

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Chebba(0.5 km)
Admiralty No.
E6368
NGA No.
21900
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Ra's Kaboudia (Ra's Kapudia, Chebba) Lighthouse at night?+
Ra's Kaboudia (Ra's Kapudia, Chebba) displays the characteristic Fl Green 9s. 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 green color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Ra's Kaboudia (Ra's Kapudia, Chebba) Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Ra's Kaboudia (Ra's Kapudia, Chebba) Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Chebba at 0.3 NM to the SE. Other ports served include Mahdia (16.4 NM NNW), TEBOULBA (27.3 NM NNW), Ksibet el Médiouni (31.4 NM NNW), Sfax (35.7 NM SSW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Ra's Kaboudia (Ra's Kapudia, Chebba) Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Ra's Kaboudia (Ra's Kapudia, Chebba) 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 Ra's Kaboudia (Ra's Kapudia, Chebba) Lighthouse?+
Ra's Kaboudia (Ra's Kapudia, Chebba) Lighthouse is located within the Mediterranean East-West corridor — a major trade route spanning the Mediterranean from Gibraltar to the Suez Canal. This makes it an important navigation reference for commercial shipping traffic in the region.
How can I track vessels near Ra's Kaboudia (Ra's Kapudia, Chebba) Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Ra's Kaboudia (Ra's Kapudia, Chebba) 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.