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Dương Đông Lighthouse

Fl White 9s🇻🇳VNOperational

Location & Light Range

About Dương Đông Lighthouse

This cylindrical lighthouse, standing 9 meters tall, was built in 1993. Its tower displays horizontal bands of light blue and white. It emits a white flash every 9 seconds from a focal height of 15 meters, offering a geographic range of 11.9 nautical miles. The structure includes a round tower with a gallery and a small lantern. The site is open to the public, but the tower itself is closed.

Why it matters: This lighthouse aids vessels navigating the shipping lanes around Phú Quốc Island, particularly when approaching the port of Dương Đông, and supports the island's maritime economy.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl White 9s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Interval
9s
Raw Code
Fl W 9s
Focal Height
15m
Geographic Range
11.9NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1993

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
9m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
with light blue and white horizontal bands

Structure: round tower with gallery and a small lantern

Location

Country
🇻🇳VN
Latitude
10.2172°
Longitude
103.9564°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Kampot(21.1 km)
ARLHS No.
VIE-044
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Dương Đông Lighthouse at night?+
Dương Đông displays the characteristic Fl White 9s. 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 Dương Đông Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Dương Đông Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 3 nearby ports. The closest is Phu Quoc at 0.6 NM to the NW. Other ports served include KAMPOT (20.4 NM NNE), Kâmpóng Saôm (37 NM NW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Dương Đông Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Dương Đông 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 Dương Đông Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Dương Đông 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.