Punta Brava Historic Lighthouse reopened in Carabobo State
Photo: OCHINA
Published at: 07/10/2026 09:39 AM
The
Coordinating Office of Hydrography and Navigation (OCHINA), within the framework of the
SINSEMA Strategic Plan 2025-2031, carried out the reinauguration of the Punta Brava Historic Lighthouse, in the state of Carabobo, the first lighthouse put
into operation on the Venezuelan coast, built in 1863.
The event
was held at the facilities of the Rear Admiral Agustín Armario Naval Base,
with the presence of the Minister of Popular Power for Defense, Gustavo González
López, together with senior authorities of the Bolivarian National Armed Forces,
including Jorge Aguero Montes, General Commander of the Bolivarian Navy; Carlos
Tacoa Garrido, Director General of the Coordinating Office of Hydrography and
Navigation (OCHINA); José Bencomo Fernández, Head of the Hydrography Service,
Oceanography, Meteorology and Nautical
Mapping (SHN).
During the
ceremony, the key that symbolically opens the history of maritime signage in Venezuela, the clearing
of the tape and the
formal opening of the structure took place, thus officially reopening this important historical and operational bastion.
The comprehensive
restoration of the lighthouse, carried out under the coordination of OCHINA in conjunction
with SHN, involved a rigorous technical process that respected the original 19th century masonry.
In addition, the
works included the installation of scaffolding with
non-invasive chemical anchors, the controlled removal of degraded elements, the restoration of the internal wooden staircase by master cabinetmakers,
the dismantling and
recovery of the self-supporting steel tower using cold welding and anti-corrosion
systems, as well as the application of
natural hydraulic lime mortars and elastomeric paints in the regulatory colors red and white, in accordance with the international regulations of
International Organization for Navigational
Aids and Lighthouse Authority (IALA).
With this
reinauguration, Venezuela ratifies its commitment to Blue Venezuela and renews
a relationship and a security commitment that the country has maintained with the world
for more than a century and a half.
Mazo News Team