10 - 2009
Kish Lighthouse - Temporary Reduction In Range of Light
Name of the Aid: Kish Lighthouse
22 May 2009
Area:
East Coast of Ireland
The Commissioners of Irish Lights hereby give notice that, due
to planned engineering works, a temporary light will be established
on the Kish Lighthouse for approximately one week from on or about
17 September or as soon thereafter as circumstances permit.
The nominal range of the temporary light will be 10 nautical miles. All other details remain unchanged.
On completion of the works the nominal range will be restored to the present 22 nautical miles.
Radio Navigational Warnings will be issued when the above changes take place.
The WGS84 Position of the Kish Bank Lighthouse is: Latitude 53°18.650'N Longitude 05°55.542'W .
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.