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Haesu Lighthouse

Yellow🇰🇷Busan, KROperational

Location & Light Range

About Haesu Lighthouse

Also known as: Haesu (Nakdong Hang)

The Haesu Lighthouse in Busan, South Korea, is a yellow, square tower with red trim, reaching a height of 11 meters. Its lantern sits atop a one-story equipment building, itself positioned on a square platform supported by piles. This structure is situated on the eastern side of the channel for Nakdong Hang. The lighthouse emits a yellow light with a geographic range of 10.4 nautical miles. It is operational and accessible only by watercraft. Its coordinates are 128.886808, 35.075272.

Why it matters: The Haesu Lighthouse serves as a navigation aid, marking the eastern boundary of the channel into Nakdong Hang and assisting vessels approaching or departing Busan New Port.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Yellow
Light Color
Yellow
Focal Height
10.0584m
Geographic Range
10.4NM

Location

City
Busan
Country
🇰🇷South Korea
Sea Region
east side of the channel entering Nakdong Hang
Latitude
35.0753°
Longitude
128.8868°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
11m
Tower Shape
square
Tower Color
yellow with red trim

Structure: lantern centered on a square 1-story equipment building, mounted on a square platform supported by robust piles

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Busan New Port(4.7 km)
Admiralty No.
M4353.92.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which ports and harbors does Haesu Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Haesu Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Busan New Port at 4.4 NM to the W. Other ports served include Gamcheon/Busan (5.6 NM E), Busan (7.5 NM ENE), Busanjin-Gu (9.2 NM ENE), Jinhae (10.4 NM WNW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Haesu Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Haesu 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 Haesu Lighthouse?+
Haesu 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 Haesu Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Haesu 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.