Notices to Mariners

Reduction in range of light Rathlin O’Birne Lighthouse

09 - 2012

Issue Date: Monday 21 May 2012

Aid: Rathlin O'Birne

Area:

The Commissioners of Irish Lights hereby give notice that on 15 August 2012, or as soon thereafter as circumstances permit, a new light with reduced range will be installed at Rathlin O'Birne Lighthouse.

 

Position	54° 39.816'N 008° 49.951'W
Character	Fl WR 15s  (0.3+14.7)
Visibility	R195°-307°(112°), W307º-195°(248°)
Day Mark	White Tower
	Existing Light	New Light
Range	W 18 NM   R 14 NM	W 12 NM   R 10 NM

 

Radio Navigational Warnings will be issued when the above changes take place.

By Order, Yvonne Shields , Chief Executive