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Shah Allum Shoal Lighthouse

Fl White 10s🇮🇷IROperational

Location & Light Range

About Shah Allum Shoal Lighthouse

A skeletal tower, 35 meters tall, erected in 2008 on a pile-supported platform at Shah Allum Shoal. The structure, colored red with a white horizontal stripe, displays a white light with a characteristic of Fl W 10s. Its geographic range extends 16.2 nautical miles. Situated approximately 26.5 kilometers from Al Shaheen port, the site is open, but the tower is not accessible to visitors.

Why it matters: This navigation aid warns ships about the Shah Allum Shoal, a submerged hazard in the central Gulf. Its light assists in providing safer transit through a main shipping channel.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl White 10s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Interval
10s
Raw Code
Fl W 10s
Focal Height
35m
Geographic Range
16.2NM

Construction & History

Year Built
2008

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
35m
Tower Shape
skeletal
Tower Color
red with a white horizonal band

Structure: skeletal tower mounted on a platform supported by piles

Location

Country
🇮🇷IR
Latitude
26.4240°
Longitude
52.4892°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Al Shaheen(26.5 km)
Admiralty No.
D7683
NGA No.
28876
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Shah Allum Shoal Lighthouse at night?+
Shah Allum Shoal displays the characteristic Fl White 10s. 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 Shah Allum Shoal Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Shah Allum Shoal Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 4 nearby ports. The closest is Al Shaheen at 23.7 NM to the WNW. Other ports served include Al Shaheen terminal (28 NM WNW), Halul (45.8 NM S), Bandare Parsian (49.7 NM NNE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Shah Allum Shoal Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Shah Allum Shoal 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 Shah Allum Shoal Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Shah Allum Shoal 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.