Notices to Mariners

Rathlin West Lighthouse - Navigational Light Range Reduction

05 - 2021

Issue Date: Monday 8 March 2021

Aid: Rathlin West Lighthouse

Area:

The Commissioners of Irish Lights hereby give notice that on 15th March 2021, or as soon thereafter as circumstances permit, a new light with decreased range will be installed at Rathlin West Lighthouse.

Position:	55° 18.052’N 006° 16.815’W (WGS 84 Datum)
Sector:	R Vis 015° – 225° (210°)
Character:	Fl. R 5s
Phasing:	0.4+4.6 = 5s
Day Mark:	White Tower, Lantern at Base
Elevation:	18 metres
	EXISTING LIGHT	NEW LIGHT
Range:	22 Nautical Miles	18 Nautical Miles

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

By Order, Yvonne Shields O’Connor Chief Executive