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Cửa Hội Lighthouse

Fl White 15s🇻🇳VNOperational

Location & Light Range

About Cửa Hội Lighthouse

Also known as: Cửa Hội (Vinh River)

This concrete, cylindrical lighthouse stands 25 meters tall and was built in 2015. Its exterior is painted white, distinguished by a narrow red vertical stripe, and it features a lantern and gallery at its summit. The light, situated at a focal height of 25 meters, produces three white flashes every 15 seconds. This structure replaced an earlier skeletal tower that had served the area since 1966. Its geographic range extends to 14.3 nautical miles.

Why it matters: The lighthouse marks the northern side of the Cửa Hội estuary entrance, a significant passage for vessels approaching Ben Thuy port.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl White 15s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Interval
15s
Raw Code
Fl W 15s
Focal Height
25m
Geographic Range
14.3NM

Construction & History

Year Built
2015

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Ben Thuy(7.7 km)
Admiralty No.
F3220
NGA No.
20276
ARLHS No.
VIE-043

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
25m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
white with a narrow red vertical stripe
Material
concrete

Structure: round cylindrical concrete tower with lantern and gallery, painted white with a narrow red vertical stripe

Location

Country
🇻🇳VN
Latitude
18.7651°
Longitude
105.7587°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Cửa Hội Lighthouse at night?+
Cửa Hội displays the characteristic Fl White 15s. 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 Cửa Hội Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Cửa Hội Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Culao at 3.9 NM to the WNW. Other ports served include Cua Lo (3.9 NM NW), Vinh (5.6 NM WSW), VINH (7.7 NM SSW), Rao Qua (31.5 NM SW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Cửa Hội Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Cửa Hội 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 Cửa Hội Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Cửa Hội 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.