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Ra'S Muhammad Lighthouse

Fl (4) W 20s🇪🇬Egypt, EGOperational

Location & Light Range

About Ra'S Muhammad Lighthouse

This lighthouse is a round, 33-meter fiberglass tower constructed in 2024. Its lower half is painted white, with the upper half banded in black. The focal plane is 15 meters above sea level, and it emits four white flashes every 30 seconds, with a geographic range of 15 nautical miles. A radar reflector is also fitted to the structure.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl (4) W 20s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Flash Count
4 flashes
Interval
20s
Raw Code
Fl.(4)W. period 30s
Focal Height
15m
Geographic Range
15NM

Construction & History

Year Built
2024

References & Identifiers

Admiralty No.
D7296.724
NGA No.
30414
ARLHS No.
EGY-028

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
33m
Tower Shape
round
Tower Color
black, lower half white
Material
fiberglass

Structure: White round glass reinforced plastic(grp) fiberglass, black banded; 33. Radar reflector

Location

City
Egypt
Country
🇪🇬EG
Latitude
27.7240°
Longitude
34.2486°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Ra'S Muhammad Lighthouse at night?+
Ra'S Muhammad displays the characteristic Fl (4) W 20s — 4 white flashes every 20 seconds. 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.
Which ports and harbors does Ra'S Muhammad Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Ra'S Muhammad Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Sharm ash Shaykh at 8.8 NM to the NNE. Other ports served include Zeit Bay (35.2 NM WNW), ZEIT BAY (36.3 NM W), Hurghada (36.9 NM SW), El-Guna (El Gouna) (37.1 NM WSW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Ra'S Muhammad Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Ra'S Muhammad 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 Muhammad Lighthouse?+
Ra'S Muhammad Lighthouse is located within the Suez Canal approach — the critical route linking the Mediterranean Sea to the Red Sea and Indian Ocean. This makes it an important navigation reference for commercial shipping traffic in the region.
How can I track vessels near Ra'S Muhammad Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Ra'S Muhammad 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.