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Zeebrugge Inner Harbor Range Rear Lighthouse

F White 4s🇧🇪Bruges, BEOperational

Location & Light Range

About Zeebrugge Inner Harbor Range Rear Lighthouse

This skeletal triangular tower, standing 26 meters tall and painted with black and white horizontal bands, functions as the rear range light for Zeebrugge's inner harbor. It emits a steady white light, visible for 15.1 nautical miles. The structure stands on a quay on the west side of the harbor, near Bruges. While the site is accessible to visitors, the tower itself is closed to the public. The light is part of a navigational range system designed to guide vessels within the port.

Why it matters: This light is essential for safe navigation into Zeebrugge harbor, a major European port. Its function as part of a range system guides vessels through the inner channels, preventing groundings or collisions in a high-traffic area.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
F White 4s
Flash Type
Fixed
Light Color
White
Interval
4s
Raw Code
F W
Focal Height
29m
Geographic Range
15.1NM

Location

City
Bruges
Country
🇧🇪Belgium
Region
West Flanders
Sea Region
Zeebrugge harbor, on a quay on the west side.
Latitude
51.3383°
Longitude
3.1925°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Zeebrugge(1.2 km)
Admiralty No.
B0128.1
NGA No.
9092

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
26m
Tower Shape
skeletal
Tower Color
with black and white horizontal bands

Structure: triangular skeletal tower painted with black and white horizontal bands

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

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Type
Name
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Zeebrugge Inner Harbor Range Rear Lighthouse at night?+
Zeebrugge Inner Harbor Range Rear displays the characteristic F White 4s. 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 Zeebrugge Inner Harbor Range Rear Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Zeebrugge Inner Harbor Range Rear Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Zeebrugge at 0.7 NM to the SE. Other ports served include Lissewege (2.3 NM S), Blankenberge (3.1 NM WSW), Oostkerke (4.7 NM SE), Brugge (Bruges) (6.6 NM S). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Zeebrugge Inner Harbor Range Rear Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Zeebrugge Inner Harbor Range Rear 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 Zeebrugge Inner Harbor Range Rear Lighthouse?+
Zeebrugge Inner Harbor Range Rear Lighthouse is located within the English Channel / North Sea corridor — one of the world's busiest maritime corridors connecting the Atlantic to Northern European ports. This makes it an important navigation reference for commercial shipping traffic in the region.
How can I track vessels near Zeebrugge Inner Harbor Range Rear Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Zeebrugge Inner Harbor Range Rear 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.