2024-03 Kish Bank Lighthouse – Light Reduction in Range

2024-03 Kish Bank Lighthouse – Light Reduction in Range

Notices to Mariners

Kish Bank Lighthouse – Light Reduction in Range

03 - 2024

Issue Date: Tuesday 2 January 2024

Aid: Kish Bank Lighthouse

Area: East Coast

The Commissioners of Irish Lights hereby give notice that during March of 2024, or as soon thereafter as circumstances permit, a new permanent light with decreased range of 18 nautical miles will be installed at Kish Lighthouse.

Position (WGS84) 53°18.650’N, 005°55.542’W
Character Fl(2) W 20s
Day Mark White Tower, Red Band
Elevation 29 metres
Previous Light New Light
Range 21 nautical miles 18 nautical miles
Hours of Operation: 24 Hours Hours of Operation: Hours of Darkness Only

Radio Navigation Warnings will be issued when the above change takes place.

By Order, Yvonne Shields O'Connor, Chief Executive