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Dudo South Lighthouse

Fl Red 6s🇰🇷Busan, KROperational

Location & Light Range

About Dudo South Lighthouse

Also known as: Tudo

The Dudo (Tudo) South lighthouse, located in Busan, South Korea, is a red, cylindrical concrete tower. It rises 18 meters from its base, with the light positioned at the same height. The structure is mounted on a circular concrete pier and includes a gallery. This operational light displays a red hue with a single red flash every 6 seconds. The lighthouse is positioned 3.7 kilometers from the port of Busan and covers a navigation range of 12.7 nautical miles.

Why it matters: This navigation aid is active and marks a location requiring a specific red flash every six seconds for safe passage. Its function helps prevent groundings or collisions for vessels in the vicinity.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl Red 6s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
Red
Interval
6s
Raw Code
Fl R 6s
Focal Height
18m
Geographic Range
12.7NM

Location

City
Busan
Country
🇰🇷South Korea
Latitude
35.0475°
Longitude
129.0139°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
18m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
red
Material
concrete

Structure: round concrete tower with gallery, mounted on a circular concrete pier

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Busan(3.7 km)
Admiralty No.
M4355.1
NGA No.
16765
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Dudo South Lighthouse at night?+
Dudo South displays the characteristic Fl Red 6s. 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 red color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Dudo South Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Dudo South Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Gamcheon/Busan at 2.3 NM to the NNW. Other ports served include Busan (3.4 NM NNE), Busanjin-Gu (6.4 NM NNE), South Busan (7 NM ENE), Busan New Port (10.6 NM W). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Dudo South Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Dudo South 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.
What shipping routes pass near Dudo South Lighthouse?+
Dudo South Lighthouse is located within the Japan / Korea shipping lane — a busy shipping corridor linking the major ports of Japan and South Korea. This makes it an important navigation reference for commercial shipping traffic in the region.
How can I track vessels near Dudo South Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Dudo South 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.