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Diêm Điền Lighthouse

Fl White 5s🇻🇳VNOperational

Location & Light Range

About Diêm Điền Lighthouse

This 23-meter tall cylindrical concrete tower, built in 1997, has a focal height of 27 meters. Its exterior is white and grey. The structure is a round concrete tower with eight buttresses, surmounted by a lantern and gallery. The light emits a white flash every 5 seconds (Fl W 5s), offering a geographic range of 14.7 nautical miles. It is situated near Diêm Điền, about 20.2 kilometers from Haiphong.

Why it matters: This lighthouse marks the harbour entrance for Diêm Điền and aids navigation in the coastal waters of the Gulf of Tonkin.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl White 5s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Interval
5s
Raw Code
Fl W 5s
Focal Height
27m
Geographic Range
14.7NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1997

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Haiphong(20.2 km)
Admiralty No.
F3235
NGA No.
20270

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
23m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
white and grey
Material
concrete

Structure: round concrete tower with 8 buttresses, lantern, and gallery

Location

Country
🇻🇳VN
Latitude
20.5600°
Longitude
106.5776°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Diêm Điền Lighthouse at night?+
Diêm Điền displays the characteristic Fl White 5s. 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 Diêm Điền Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Diêm Điền Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Cua Cam Terminal at 19.3 NM to the NNE. Other ports served include Doan Xa Terminal (19.3 NM NNE), Transvina Terminal (19.3 NM NNE), Vat Cach (19.5 NM N), Chua Ve Terminal (19.7 NM NNE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Diêm Điền Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Diêm Điền 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 Diêm Điền Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Diêm Điền 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.