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Běitán Lighthouse

Fl White 6s🇨🇳Zhanjiang City, CNOperational

Location & Light Range

About Běitán Lighthouse

Also known as: Běitán (Ānpù Gǎng)

A cylindrical concrete tower, 20 meters tall, was constructed in 2019 at the end of a breakwater in Běitán, also known as North Pool. This port is located at the eastern end of Ānpù Bay, near Zhanjiang City. The lighthouse emits a white flash every 6 seconds from a focal height of 25 meters, with a geographic range of 14.3 nautical miles. It replaced two shorter lights previously listed for the region. The structure includes a lantern and a gallery.

Why it matters: The lighthouse guides vessels into Běitán port, a significant shipping hub at the eastern end of Ānpù Bay.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl White 6s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Interval
6s
Raw Code
Fl W 6s
Focal Height
25m
Geographic Range
14.3NM

Construction & History

Year Built
2019

Significant events: replaced two shorter lights in the CN list

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Tieshan(18.7 km)
Admiralty No.
P3319.83.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
20m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Material
concrete

Structure: round concrete tower with lantern and gallery

Location

City
Zhanjiang City
Country
🇨🇳China
Region
Guangdong
Sea Region
at the end of a breakwater created with dredge spoil at Běitán (North Pool), a port at the east end of Ānpù Bay
Latitude
21.4052°
Longitude
109.9002°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Běitán Lighthouse at night?+
Běitán 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 Běitán Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Běitán Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Anpu at 4 NM to the WSW. Other ports served include Beitan (19.7 NM E), Tieshan (20.4 NM WNW), Shitoubu Pt (22.3 NM WNW), Yingzai (24.9 NM ENE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Běitán Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Běitán 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 Běitán Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Běitán 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.