OCHINA strengthens maritime safety with the optimization of the “Cabo Negro” Lighthouse in Nueva Esparta

Published at: 15/05/2026 12:25 PM

The Ministry of Popular Power for Defense (MPPD), through the Coordinating Office of Hydrography and Navigation (OCHINA), strengthens maritime safety with the optimization of the “Cabo Negro” Lighthouse in the Manzanillo sector of the Antolín del Campo municipality, in Nueva Esparta.

The optimization of this lighthouse represents a fundamental milestone for the national beacon system, as it recovered an asset for maritime control, restoring a sign that had been inactive since 2025 after being vandalized.

Currently, the work is focused on the adaptation of the land and the opening of access roads, steps for the construction of the tower. The project stands out for its significant technical evolution, increasing the height of the structure from 12 to 15 meters and expanding its light range to 15 nautical miles, according to an OCHINA press release.

This optimization in visibility parameters is key to the protection of vessels operating on the Caribbean coast, ensuring safer and more efficient navigation by updating existing naval infrastructure to modern standards.

Under instructions from the Ministry of Popular Power for Ecosocialism (MINEC), through the Directorate of Coastal Zones and the Territorial Unit of Ecosocialism (UTEC), Nueva Esparta leads technical supervision to ensure that infrastructure works are carried out in strict compliance with environmental regulations.

This support is vital to ensure the operational continuity of the work, especially during the phase of moving heavy machinery and materials, which will take place until June 26 of this year.

The “Cabo Negro” Lighthouse is also the first operational test of the FARIBE model, a prototype designed by OCHINA, characterized by being self-supporting and accelerated assembly. Thanks to the application of epoxy coatings with high resistance to salinity and wind, the system ensures a long lifespan with low maintenance.

This innovation not only reinforces technological sovereignty in Blue Venezuela, but it is also projected as a competitive solution for the national and international markets.

Mazo News Team