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Ra's Shuqayr Lighthouse

Fl (3) White 20s🇪🇬EGOperational

Location & Light Range

About Ra's Shuqayr Lighthouse

Also known as: Ra's Shuqayr (Ra's Shukier)

Located on a cape in the Gulf of Suez, approximately 40 kilometers southeast of Ra's Ghārib, this structure is a 17-meter-high, white, square skeletal tower. It features a lantern and gallery at its summit and displays a white square daymark. The light produces white flashes at 20-second intervals. This navigation aid offers a geographic range of 23.7 nautical miles. Situated 0.3 kilometers from the nearest port, Ras Shukheir, the lighthouse operates within a facility managed by the Gulf of Suez Petroleum Company.

Why it matters: The Ra's Shuqayr lighthouse provides a navigation aid for vessels in the Gulf of Suez, serving the region's oil industry and ships using this maritime passage.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl (3) White 20s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Flash Count
3 flashes
Interval
20s
Raw Code
Fl W 20s
Focal Height
89m
Geographic Range
23.7NM

Location

Country
🇪🇬Egypt
Region
Red Sea
Sea Region
prominent cape about 40 km southeast of Ra's Ghārib in the Gulf of Suez, within a Gulf of Suez Petroleum Company facility
Latitude
28.1316°
Longitude
33.2756°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
17m
Tower Shape
square
Tower Color
white

Structure: (?) square skeletal tower with lantern and gallery, carrying a white square daymark

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Ras Shukheir(0.3 km)
Admiralty No.
D7296.8
NGA No.
30340
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Ra's Shuqayr Lighthouse at night?+
Ra's Shuqayr displays the characteristic Fl (3) White 20s — 3 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. The white color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Ra's Shuqayr Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Ra's Shuqayr Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Ras Shukheir at 0.3 NM to the NE. Other ports served include Ras Gharib (15.6 NM NNW), EL TOR (19 NM ENE), El Tor (19.1 NM ENE), Zeit Bay (24.2 NM SE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Ra's Shuqayr Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Ra's Shuqayr 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 Shuqayr Lighthouse?+
Ra's Shuqayr 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 Shuqayr Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Ra's Shuqayr 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.