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Sfax Port Lighthouse

Occ W 8s🇹🇳Tunisia, TNOperational

Location & Light Range

About Sfax Port Lighthouse

The lighthouse at Sfax Port features a white, grey, black, and white pylon atop a guardhouse. This structure reaches a height of 56 meters, with its focal plane situated 18 meters above sea level. The light emits two white flashes every 8 seconds, characterized as an occulting pattern. Its primary illumination is visible for 13 nautical miles. The light is intensified within a specific sector, covering the bearings from 319 to 325 degrees.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Occ W 8s
Flash Type
Occ
Light Color
White
Flash Count
1 flash
Interval
8s
Raw Code
Oc.(2)W. period 8s
Focal Height
18m
Geographic Range
13NM

Location

City
Tunisia
Country
🇹🇳TN
Latitude
34.7310°
Longitude
10.7681°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
56m
Tower Color
white and black and grey

Structure: White, Grey, black and white pylon on guardhouse; 56. Intensified 319°-325°

References & Identifiers

Admiralty No.
E6362
NGA No.
21848
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Sfax Port Lighthouse at night?+
Sfax Port displays the characteristic Occ W 8s — 1 white flash every 8 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 Sfax Port Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Sfax Port Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Sfax at 0.6 NM to the ESE. Other ports served include MAHIRES (18.5 NM SW), Chebba (35.6 NM NNE), Ashtart Terminal (41.1 NM SE), La Skhirra (41.3 NM SW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Sfax Port Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Sfax Port 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 Sfax Port Lighthouse?+
Sfax Port 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 Sfax Port Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Sfax Port 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.