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Rosignano Marittimo Lighthouses Lighthouse

Fl (2) White 10s🇮🇹ITOperational

Location & Light Range

About Rosignano Marittimo Lighthouses Lighthouse

This concrete lighthouse, built in 1959, stands 18 meters tall on a round base protected by riprap. Its structure is a cylindrical tower topped with a lantern, painted black with a single red horizontal band. The light emits a white flash every 10 seconds and has a geographic range of 12.7 nautical miles. It is situated on a shoal approximately 8 kilometers west-southwest of Vada. The lighthouse was repainted and improved after being noted in poor condition in 2007.

Why it matters: This lighthouse warns vessels away from the Secche di Vada shoal, a significant hazard in these coastal waters.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl (2) White 10s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Flash Count
2 flashes
Interval
10s
Raw Code
Fl W 10s
Focal Height
18m
Geographic Range
12.7NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1959

Significant events: appeared in poor condition in 2007, repainted and improved later

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Vada(6.5 km)
Admiralty No.
E1384
NGA No.
8980
ARLHS No.
ITA-164

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
18m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
black with one red horizontal band
Material
concrete

Structure: round cylindrical tower with lantern, mounted on a round concrete base protected by riprap

Location

Country
🇮🇹Italy
Sea Region
located on a shoal about 8 km west southwest of Vada, approximately 12 km off the small port of Castagneto Carducci
Latitude
43.2801°
Longitude
10.3355°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Rosignano Marittimo Lighthouses Lighthouse at night?+
Rosignano Marittimo Lighthouses displays the characteristic Fl (2) White 10s — 2 white flashes every 10 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 Rosignano Marittimo Lighthouses Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Rosignano Marittimo Lighthouses Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Vada at 6.6 NM to the NE. Other ports served include Rosignano Solvay (7.9 NM NNE), Castiglioncello (8.2 NM NNE), Cecina (8.2 NM ENE), MARINA DI SAN VINCEN (13.9 NM SE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Rosignano Marittimo Lighthouses Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Rosignano Marittimo Lighthouses 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 Rosignano Marittimo Lighthouses Lighthouse?+
Rosignano Marittimo Lighthouses 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 Rosignano Marittimo Lighthouses Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Rosignano Marittimo Lighthouses 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.