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Cần Giờ Lighthouse

Fl White 8s🇻🇳VNOperational

Location & Light Range

About Cần Giờ Lighthouse

Also known as: Cần Giờ (Aval)

Cần Giờ Lighthouse was built in 1864 as a round, cylindrical cast iron tower. The tower stands 22.5 meters tall and is mounted on pilings, with a lantern and gallery positioned on the roof of an octagonal keeper's house. It emits a white flash every 8 seconds, visible for 13.7 nautical miles. This structure guides vessels entering the Sông Sài Gòn channel, near Vung Tau. The lighthouse has been maintained and was later converted to solar power.

Why it matters: This 19th-century pile lighthouse is a rare example of its kind in Asia and is essential for ships navigating the Sông Sài Gòn channel to Hồ Chí Minh City.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl White 8s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Interval
8s
Raw Code
Fl W 8s
Focal Height
22.5m
Geographic Range
13.7NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1864

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Vung Tau(2.1 km)
Admiralty No.
F3082
NGA No.
20444
ARLHS No.
VIE-010

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
22.5m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
white
Material
cast iron

Structure: round cylindrical cast iron tower with lantern and gallery centered on the roof of an octagonal keeper's house, mounted on pilings

Location

Country
🇻🇳VN
Latitude
10.4034°
Longitude
107.0256°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Cần Giờ Lighthouse at night?+
Cần Giờ displays the characteristic Fl White 8s. 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 Cần Giờ Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Cần Giờ Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Cai Mep at 3.6 NM to the ESE. Other ports served include Vung Tau (4.3 NM E), Dong Xuyen Port (4.4 NM E), Cai Mep International Terminal (8 NM N), Saigon ITV/Phu My (11.8 NM N). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Cần Giờ Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Cần Giờ 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 Cần Giờ Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Cần Giờ 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.