06 - 2009
Kish Lighthouse - Reduction in Range of Fog Signal
Name of the Aid: Kish Lighthouse
27 March 2009
Area:
East Coast of Ireland
The Commissioners of Irish Lights hereby give notice that on or about 25 May 2009, or as soon thereafter as circumstances permit, a new fog signal with reduced range will be installed.
| Existing Fog Signal | New Fog Signal | |
| Position | 53° 18.650'N 05° 55.542'W |
53° 18.650'N 05° 55.542'W |
| Character | Horn (2)30s bl 3, si 3, bl 3, si 21 |
Horn (2)30s bl 3, si 3, bl 3, si 21 |
| Range | 3.9NM | 2NM |
At the same time the Fog Detector Light (VQW) will be replaced by
an infra-red detector system with no visible light source.
All other details remain unchanged.
Radio Navigational 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.