06 - 2006
Rockabill Lighthouse - Reduction in Range of Navigational Light
Name of the Aid: Rockabill Lighthouse
23 May 2006
Area:
East Coast of Ireland
The Commissioners of Irish Lights hereby give notice that on
or about 11 August 2006, or as soon thereafter as circumstances
permit, the light at Rockabill Lighthouse (A5904) will be replaced
by a new solar powered sectored light. This will necessitate the
provision of a temporary light for a period of approximately four
days from about 7 August 2006.
The character, phasing, and ranges of the existing, temporary, and new lights are as follows:
The character, phasing, and ranges of the existing, temporary, and new lights are as follows:
EXISTING LIGHT
| Character: | Fl WR 12s 0.2 + 11.8 = 12 s |
| Range: | White: 22 nm Red: 18 nm |
| Sectors: | W 178° - 329° (151°), R 329° - 178° (209°) |
| Height above MHWS: | 45m |
| Lighting Time: | Hours of Darkness and in reduced visibility |
| Character: | Fl WR 12s 1.0 + 11.0 = 12 s |
| Range: | White: 10 nm Red: 7 nm |
| Sectors: | W 178° - 329° (151°), R 329° - 178° (209°) |
| Height above MHWS: | 45m |
| Lighting Time: | Hours of Darkness |
NEW LIGHT
| Character: | Fl WR 12s 0.2 + 11.8 = 12 s |
| Range: | White: 17 nm Red: 13 nm |
| Sectors: | W 178° - 329° (151°), R 329° - 178° (209°) |
| Height above MHWS: | 45m |
| Lighting Time: | Hours of Darkness |
All other details, including position, height, colour, etc.
remain unchanged.
Radio Navigation Warnings will be issued when the above changes take place.
Radio Navigation Warnings will be issued when the above changes take place.
By Order, S. G. R. Ruttle, Chief Executive.
Mariners are invited to contact the Marine Department, Commissioners of Irish Lights to comment on any aspect of the Aids to Navigation Service or on hazards to navigation around the coast of Ireland.