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Sines Lighthouses Lighthouse

Fl White 3s🇵🇹Sines, PTOperational

Location & Light Range

About Sines Lighthouses Lighthouse

This cylindrical concrete tower, standing 8 meters tall, is painted with red and white horizontal bands. It extends from the main breakwater at Sines, marking its end. The light emitted from a focal height of 21 meters has a geographic range of 13.4 nautical miles. It displays a white flash every 3 seconds, guiding vessels into the port. This structure was established to clearly mark the breakwater, ensuring safer navigation for ships accessing the town's facilities.

Why it matters: The lighthouse is indispensable for the safe operation of the Sines port, one of Portugal's most important oil terminals, warning mariners of the extensive main breakwater and ensuring the smooth flow of tanker traffic.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl White 3s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Interval
3s
Raw Code
Fl W 3s
Focal Height
21m
Geographic Range
13.4NM

Location

City
Sines
Country
🇵🇹Portugal
Region
Setúbal
Sea Region
Located at the end of the main breakwater of Sines, a town known for its important oil terminal and storage facility.
Latitude
37.9413°
Longitude
-8.8892°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
8m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
with red and white horizontal bands
Material
concrete

Structure: round concrete tower painted with red and white horizontal bands

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Sines(0.8 km)
ARLHS No.
POR-099
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Sines Lighthouses Lighthouse at night?+
Sines Lighthouses displays the characteristic Fl White 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 white color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Sines Lighthouses Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Sines Lighthouses Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Sines at 1.1 NM to the E. Other ports served include Almograve (18 NM SSE), Colos (23.6 NM ESE), Sesimbra (31.6 NM NNW), Setúbal (33.3 NM N). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Sines Lighthouses Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Sines 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.
How can I track vessels near Sines Lighthouses Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Sines 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.