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Cẩm Phả First Range Front Lighthouse

Fl white 3s🇻🇳VNOperational

Location & Light Range

About Cẩm Phả First Range Front Lighthouse

This square concrete tower stands 12 meters tall and has a focal height of 8 meters. It displays black and white horizontal bands and emits a white flashing light. The lighthouse is located 0.8 kilometers from the port of Cam Pha. Visitors can access the site, but the tower itself is not open to the public. Its operational status is active, with a geographic range of 9.7 nautical miles.

Why it matters: The lighthouse aids vessels navigating the approach to Cửa Ông harbor, a key port in Cẩm Phả, by defining the shipping lane.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl white 3s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
white
Interval
3s
Raw Code
Fl.W
Focal Height
8m
Geographic Range
9.7NM

Location

Country
🇻🇳VN
Latitude
21.0048°
Longitude
107.3753°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Cam Pha(0.8 km)
Admiralty No.
F3312
NGA No.
20214.4

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
12m
Tower Shape
square
Tower Color
with black and white horizontal bands
Material
concrete

Structure: square tower painted with black and white horizontal bands

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

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Type
Name
Dist.
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Cẩm Phả First Range Front Lighthouse at night?+
Cẩm Phả First Range Front displays the characteristic Fl white 3s. 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 Cẩm Phả First Range Front Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Cẩm Phả First Range Front Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Cam Pha at 4.6 NM to the W. Other ports served include Hongai (17.4 NM W), Ha Long (17.6 NM W), Cai Lan (18 NM W), Van Phong (31.1 NM WSW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Cẩm Phả First Range Front Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Cẩm Phả First Range Front 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 Cẩm Phả First Range Front Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Cẩm Phả First Range Front 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.