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Hinatuan East Lighthouse

Fl White 7s🇵🇭PHOperational

Location & Light Range

About Hinatuan East Lighthouse

Located on the eastern tip of Hinatuan Island in the Philippines, this white, cylindrical lighthouse stands 9.5 meters tall with a focal height of 14 meters. Constructed from fiberglass, its unique barbell shape makes it a distinctive structure. The light emits a white flash every seven seconds, visible for 11.6 nautical miles. Operational and automated, it serves as a key navigational aid in the waters off Surigao del Norte. Its remote location on a small island off Mindanao is accessible only by boat.

Why it matters: The lighthouse's light warns vessels away from the easternmost point of Hinatuan Island, an important area for local maritime traffic and fishing.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl White 7s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Interval
7s
Raw Code
Fl W 7s
Focal Height
14m
Geographic Range
11.6NM

Location

Country
🇵🇭Philippines
Region
Surigao del Norte
Sea Region
eastern tip of Hinatuan Island
Latitude
9.7774°
Longitude
125.7380°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
9.5m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
white
Material
fiberglass

Structure: round barbell-shaped white fiberglass tower

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Nonoc(7.5 km)
Admiralty No.
F2247.5
NGA No.
15130
USCG No.
PCG-0606
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Hinatuan East Lighthouse at night?+
Hinatuan East displays the characteristic Fl White 7s. 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 Hinatuan East Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Hinatuan East Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Nonoc/Surigao Del Norte at 7.4 NM to the WNW. Other ports served include Gigaquit, Mindanao (12.1 NM SSW), Surigao, Mindanao (14.3 NM W), Taganito (14.5 NM SSE), Cagdianao (18.4 NM SSE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Hinatuan East Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Hinatuan East 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 Hinatuan East Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Hinatuan East 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.