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Zeebrugge Outer Harbor Range Front Lighthouse

Oc White/Red 6s🇧🇪Bruges, BEOperational

Location & Light Range

About Zeebrugge Outer Harbor Range Front Lighthouse

This cylindrical concrete tower, standing 18 meters tall, features red and white horizontal bands. It is topped by a triangular skeletal structure, with its light positioned 20 meters above sea level. The structure guides ships into Zeebrugge's outer harbor, located within the busy containership port. Its geographic range extends to 13.2 nautical miles. The light displays either white or red, operating on a 6-second cycle.

Why it matters: This lighthouse, along with its rear counterpart, forms a range that provides precise directional guidance for large vessels entering a major European container port.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Oc White/Red 6s
Flash Type
Occulting
Light Color
White/Red
Interval
6s
Raw Code
Oc W R 6s
Focal Height
20m
Geographic Range
13.2NM

Location

City
Bruges
Country
🇧🇪Belgium
Region
West Flanders
Sea Region
Located in the Zeebrugge containership port, guiding ships into the outer harbor.
Latitude
51.3389°
Longitude
3.2151°

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Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
18m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
with red and white horizontal bands
Material
concrete

Structure: triangular skeletal tower atop a round concrete tower

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Zeebrugge(1.3 km)
Admiralty No.
B0125
NGA No.
9096
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Zeebrugge Outer Harbor Range Front Lighthouse at night?+
Zeebrugge Outer Harbor Range Front displays the characteristic Oc White/Red 6s. 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/red color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Zeebrugge Outer Harbor Range Front Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Zeebrugge Outer Harbor Range Front Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Zeebrugge at 0.6 NM to the SW. Other ports served include Lissewege (2.6 NM SSW), Blankenberge (3.9 NM WSW), Oostkerke (4.2 NM SE), Brugge (Bruges) (6.6 NM S). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Zeebrugge Outer Harbor Range Front Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Zeebrugge Outer Harbor Range Front 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 Outer Harbor Range Front Lighthouse?+
Zeebrugge Outer Harbor Range Front 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 Outer Harbor Range Front Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Zeebrugge Outer Harbor Range Front 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.