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Rocchetta Pilot Tower Lighthouse

Fl Green 3s🇮🇹Venice, ITOperational

Location & Light Range

About Rocchetta Pilot Tower Lighthouse

Also known as: Rocchetta Pilot Tower (Malamocco Entrance)

The Rocchetta Pilot Tower is a cylindrical concrete structure standing 35 meters tall, located within the Malamocco entrance channel northwest of Venice. It supports an octagonal control room and a square platform equipped with a radar antenna. The tower emits a green flashing light that cycles every 3 seconds, with a geographic range of 15.3 nautical miles. A concrete block equipment shelter is part of its construction. The site is open to the public, but the tower itself remains closed. It is situated about 6 kilometers from the nearest port in Venezia.

Why it matters: This tower is indispensable for maritime safety, guiding vessels through the Malamocco entrance channel, a critical artery for traffic entering the Venice Lagoon. Its modern design represents a sophisticated navigational and pilotage facility.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl Green 3s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
Green
Interval
3s
Raw Code
Fl G 3s
Focal Height
30m
Geographic Range
15.3NM

Location

City
Venice
Country
🇮🇹Italy
Region
Veneto
Sea Region
Malamocco entrance channel, northwest of the Rocchetta lighthouse
Latitude
45.3396°
Longitude
12.3105°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Venezia(6.0 km)
Admiralty No.
E2463
NGA No.
11490

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
35m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
concrete block equipment shelter
Material
concrete

Structure: square cylindrical tower supporting a large octagonal control room and a square platform with a radar antenna

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Rocchetta Pilot Tower Lighthouse at night?+
Rocchetta Pilot Tower displays the characteristic Fl Green 3s. 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 Rocchetta Pilot Tower Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Rocchetta Pilot Tower Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Fusina at 5.7 NM to the NW. Other ports served include Venezia (5.9 NM N), Chioggia (7.2 NM S), Marghera (7.7 NM NNW), Porto Levante (17.6 NM S). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Rocchetta Pilot Tower Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Rocchetta Pilot Tower 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 Rocchetta Pilot Tower Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Rocchetta Pilot Tower 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.