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Ena Kō Southeast Breakwater Lighthouse

Fl Red 3s🇯🇵Iwaki, JPOperational

Location & Light Range

About Ena Kō Southeast Breakwater Lighthouse

Also known as: Offing

This cylindrical concrete tower, standing 11 meters tall, marks the southeast breakwater of Ena Port in Iwaki, Fukushima Prefecture, Japan. It features a round concrete structure with a flared top, rising to a focal height of 15 meters. The lighthouse emits a single red flash every 3 seconds, visible for nearly 12 nautical miles. Located just 0.2 kilometers from the nearest port facilities, it serves as a direct navigational aid for vessels entering and exiting the harbor. Its operational status ensures continuous guidance for maritime traffic in this coastal region.

Why it matters: This lighthouse is indispensable for safe navigation into and out of Ena Port, directly guiding vessels past the southeast breakwater. Its consistent red flash ensures mariners can accurately gauge their position and avoid potential hazards in the busy harbor approach.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl Red 3s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
Red
Interval
3s
Raw Code
Fl R 3s
Focal Height
15m
Geographic Range
11.9NM

Location

City
Iwaki
Country
🇯🇵Japan
Region
Fukushima Prefecture
Sea Region
Ena Port, Japan, marking the southeast breakwater.
Latitude
36.9651°
Longitude
140.9678°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
11m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Material
concrete

Structure: round concrete tower with a flared top

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Ena(0.2 km)
Admiralty No.
M6509.6
NGA No.
4564
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Ena Kō Southeast Breakwater Lighthouse at night?+
Ena Kō Southeast Breakwater displays the characteristic Fl Red 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 red color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Ena Kō Southeast Breakwater Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Ena Kō Southeast Breakwater Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Ena at 0.4 NM to the WNW. Other ports served include Nakanosaku (0.9 NM WSW), Ishiwaki (3.8 NM WSW), Onahama (4.5 NM WSW), Yotsukura (8.6 NM N). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Ena Kō Southeast Breakwater Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Ena Kō Southeast Breakwater 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 Ena Kō Southeast Breakwater Lighthouse?+
Ena Kō Southeast Breakwater 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 Ena Kō Southeast Breakwater Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Ena Kō Southeast Breakwater 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.