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Hòn Mê Lighthouse

Fl (3) White 15s🇻🇳VNOperational

Location & Light Range

About Hòn Mê Lighthouse

Hòn Mê Lighthouse, a cylindrical concrete tower built in 1977, stands 18.5 meters tall and is painted white. It rises from a single-story keeper's house. The lighthouse emits three white flashes every 15 seconds from a focal height of 154 meters, with a geographic range of 30 nautical miles. It is located on Hòn Mê island, about 6.6 kilometers from the nearest port at Nghi Son. The structure is identified under NGA list number 20274 and Admiralty number F3225.

Why it matters: This lighthouse aids navigation for vessels in the waters near Nghi Son and along the Vietnamese coast. Its distinctive light characteristic helps identify the location for ships traversing these routes.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl (3) White 15s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Flash Count
3 flashes
Interval
15s
Raw Code
Fl(3) W 15s
Focal Height
154m
Geographic Range
30NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1977

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Nghi Son(6.6 km)
Admiralty No.
F3225
NGA No.
20274
ARLHS No.
VIE-026

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
18.5m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
white
Material
concrete

Structure: round concrete tower with lantern and gallery, rising from a 1-story concrete keeper's house

Location

Country
🇻🇳VN
Latitude
19.3712°
Longitude
105.9259°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Hòn Mê Lighthouse at night?+
Hòn Mê displays the characteristic Fl (3) White 15s — 3 white flashes every 15 seconds. 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 Hòn Mê Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Hòn Mê Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Nghi Son at 7.2 NM to the WSW. Other ports served include Cua Lo (35.3 NM SSW), Culao (36.6 NM SSW), Vinh (41 NM SSW), VINH (45.2 NM SSW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Hòn Mê Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Hòn Mê 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 Hòn Mê Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Hòn Mê 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.