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Zeebrugge Outer Harbor Range Rear Lighthouse

Oc White/Red 6s🇧🇪Bruges, BEOperational

Location & Light Range

About Zeebrugge Outer Harbor Range Rear Lighthouse

The Zeebrugge Outer Harbor Range Rear light is a steel structure standing 37.5 meters tall, with a focal height of 36 meters. It displays an occulting white or red light with a 6-second cycle. This rear range light is located 1.5 kilometers from the nearest port of Zeebrugge, within the West Flanders region. Its octagonal tower is painted white and red. The light is visible for 16.4 nautical miles, serving the Zeebrugge Outer Harbor.

Why it matters: This range light is indispensable for commercial vessels and ferries entering and departing Zeebrugge Outer Harbor. Its precise occulting light characteristic, synchronized with the front light, provides critical alignment guidance, preventing groundings and collisions in a high-traffic area.

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
36m
Geographic Range
16.4NM

Location

City
Bruges
Country
🇧🇪Belgium
Region
West Flanders
Sea Region
Zeebrugge Outer Harbor, Belgium, serving as a rear range light.
Latitude
51.3344°
Longitude
3.2082°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Zeebrugge(1.5 km)
Admiralty No.
B0125.1
NGA No.
9100
ARLHS No.
BEL-003

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
37.5m
Tower Shape
octagonal
Tower Color
white and red
Material
steel

Structure: steel lightship; the light was displayed from a lantern atop the mainmast

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Zeebrugge Outer Harbor Range Rear Lighthouse at night?+
Zeebrugge Outer Harbor Range Rear 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 Rear Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Zeebrugge Outer Harbor Range Rear Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Zeebrugge at 0.3 NM to the SSW. Other ports served include Lissewege (2.3 NM SSW), Blankenberge (3.6 NM WSW), Oostkerke (4.2 NM SE), Brugge (Bruges) (6.3 NM S). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Zeebrugge Outer Harbor Range Rear Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Zeebrugge Outer 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 Outer Harbor Range Rear Lighthouse?+
Zeebrugge Outer 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 Outer Harbor Range Rear Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Zeebrugge Outer 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.