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St. Martin's Island Lighthouse

Fl White 30s🇧🇩BDOperational

Location & Light Range

About St. Martin's Island Lighthouse

Also known as: St. Martin's Island (Narical Gingira)

The St. Martin's Island lighthouse is a square pyramidal skeletal tower with a lantern and gallery, standing 35 meters tall. Its white and red tower displays a horizontally slatted daymark in its upper section. From a focal height of 39 meters, it emits a white light with two flashes every 30 seconds. The lighthouse is situated near the island's northern settlement, approximately 44.2 kilometers from the nearest port of Akyab (Sittwe). The Bangladesh Department of Shipping operates this navigational aid.

Why it matters: This lighthouse guides vessels navigating the waters near the mouth of the Naf River, a critical waterway at the Bangladesh-Myanmar border, helping to define shipping lanes in a geopolitically sensitive area.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl White 30s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Interval
30s
Raw Code
Fl W 30s
Focal Height
39m
Geographic Range
16.9NM

Location

Country
🇧🇩BD
Latitude
20.6325°
Longitude
92.3202°

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Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
35m
Tower Shape
square
Tower Color
white and red

Structure: square pyramidal skeletal tower with lantern and gallery

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Akyab (Sittwe)(44.2 km)
Admiralty No.
F1057
NGA No.
26752
ARLHS No.
BAN-006
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify St. Martin's Island Lighthouse at night?+
St. Martin's Island displays the characteristic Fl White 30s. 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 St. Martin's Island Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
St. Martin's Island Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 1 nearby port. The closest is Akyab (Sittwe) at 44.3 NM to the SE. Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is St. Martin's Island Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, St. Martin's Island 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 St. Martin's Island Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near St. Martin's Island 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.