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Hukui Kō North Breakwater Lighthouse

Occ G 8s🇯🇵Southwestern Honshū, JPOperational

Location & Light Range

About Hukui Kō North Breakwater Lighthouse

This lighthouse stands as a white and red checkered cylindrical tower, standing 23 meters tall. Constructed from fiberglass, its focal height reaches 16 meters above sea level. The light emitted is green, with a characteristic of an occulting green light every 8 seconds. Its geographic range is 5 nautical miles. The structure is located on the north breakwater of Hukui Kō.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Occ G 8s
Flash Type
Occ
Light Color
Green
Flash Count
1 flash
Interval
8s
Raw Code
Oc.G. period 8s
Focal Height
16m
Geographic Range
5NM

Location

City
Southwestern Honshū
Country
🇯🇵JP
Latitude
36.2007°
Longitude
136.1184°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
23m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
white and red
Material
fiberglass

Structure: Red cylindrical glass reinforced plastic(grp) fiberglass tower, white checkered; 23

References & Identifiers

Admiralty No.
M7240.3
NGA No.
2696
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Hukui Kō North Breakwater Lighthouse at night?+
Hukui Kō North Breakwater displays the characteristic Occ G 8s — 1 green flash every 8 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 green color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Hukui Kō North Breakwater Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Hukui Kō North Breakwater Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Fukui at 0.7 NM to the ENE. Other ports served include Takasu, Fukui (9 NM SSE), Ukui (9 NM SSE), Ataka (19.4 NM NE), Shiraki (28.7 NM SSW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Hukui Kō North Breakwater Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Hukui Kō North 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 Hukui Kō North Breakwater Lighthouse?+
Hukui Kō North 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 Hukui Kō North Breakwater Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Hukui Kō North 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.