2002-03-Broadhaven Lighthouse

2002-03-Broadhaven Lighthouse

Notices to Mariners

Broadhaven Lighthouse - Increase in Range and Alteration to Sectors

03 - 2002

Issue Date: Thursday 24 January 2002

Aid: Broadhaven Lighthouse

Area: West Coast of Ireland

The Commissioners of Irish Lights hereby give notice that on the 21st March 2002 or as soon thereafter as circumstances permit, the light at Broadhaven Lighthouse (A6266) will be altered as follows:
EXISTING LIGHT
Character: Isophase WR 4 secs
Range:

White: 12 nautical miles

Red: 9 nautical miles

Sectors:

White: Shore to 355°

Red: 355° to shore

Height above MHWS: 27 metres
Lighting Time: Hours of Darkness only

 

NEW LIGHT

Character: Isophase WR 4 secs
Range:

White: 17 nautical miles

Red: 12 nautical miles

Sectors:

White: 133° - 355°

Red: 355° - 021°

Obscured: 021° - 110°

Red: 110° - 133°

Height above MHWS: 27 metres
Lighting Time: Hours of Darkness only

Radio Navigational Warnings will be issued when the above alterations take place.
By Order, T. M. Boyd, Chief Executive.