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Ba Làng An Lighthouse

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Location & Light Range

About Ba Làng An Lighthouse

Also known as: Ba Làng An (Cap Batangan)

A cylindrical tower painted with red and white horizontal bands stands 25 meters tall at Ba Làng An. Its focal height reaches 36 meters above sea level. This modern lighthouse was built in 2019, featuring a round tower with a lantern and gallery. It emits a white light with a characteristic of a single white flash every six seconds. The geographic range of its light is 16.4 nautical miles. The site is open to the public, but the tower itself is closed.

Why it matters: This lighthouse is important for navigating around Mũi Ba Làng An, a hazardous cape, and provides safe passage for vessels traveling to and from the nearby Dung Quat port.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl White 6s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Interval
6s
Raw Code
Fl W 6s
Focal Height
36m
Geographic Range
16.4NM

Construction & History

Year Built
2019

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
25m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
with red and white horizontal bands

Structure: round tower with lantern and gallery with lantern and gallery, painted with red and white horizontal bands

Location

Country
🇻🇳VN
Latitude
15.2418°
Longitude
108.9400°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Dung Quat(13.5 km)
Admiralty No.
F3181
NGA No.
20321
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Ba Làng An Lighthouse at night?+
Ba Làng An displays the characteristic Fl White 6s. Each lighthouse has a unique flash pattern published in the List of Lights, allowing mariners to positively identify it and distinguish it from other navigation aids in the area. The white color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Ba Làng An Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Ba Làng An Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Dung Quat at 13.2 NM to the NW. Other ports served include Ky Ha Quang Nam Terminal (20.1 NM NW), Ky Ha Terminal (20.8 NM NW), Thuan An (22.2 NM NW), Chu Lai (22.9 NM NW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Ba Làng An Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Ba Làng An Lighthouse is currently operational. It is actively maintained and continues to emit its characteristic light signal for marine navigation. Most modern lighthouses are automated and monitored remotely by the national maritime authority.
How can I track vessels near Ba Làng An Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Ba Làng An Lighthouse in real time using MarineRadar. The platform shows live AIS positions of ships in the area, including vessel name, type, flag, speed, and course. Use the "Track Vessels Nearby" button on this page to open the live map centered on this lighthouse.