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Huǒshāoyǔ Range Rear Lighthouse

Fl White 6s🇨🇳Haicang, CNOperational

Location & Light Range

About Huǒshāoyǔ Range Rear Lighthouse

This square concrete tower stands 12 meters tall and displays red and white horizontal bands. Its light emits a single white flash every 6 seconds, visible for 14.5 nautical miles. The structure's focal plane is 26 meters above sea level. It is situated approximately 300 meters north of the Huǒshāoyǔ Range Front light, forming part of a navigational range. The tower is located near Haicang, within China's Fujian region, with Xiamen port being 3.3 kilometers away.

Why it matters: As the rear light of the Huǒshāoyǔ Range, it provides mariners with a critical alignment point to maintain the correct course through a specific channel.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl White 6s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Interval
6s
Raw Code
Fl W 6s
Focal Height
26m
Geographic Range
14.5NM

Location

City
Haicang
Country
🇨🇳China
Region
Fujian
Sea Region
Part of the Huǒshāoyǔ Range, located about 300 m north of the front light.
Latitude
24.4951°
Longitude
118.0595°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
12m
Tower Shape
square
Tower Color
with red and white horizontal bands
Material
concrete

Structure: square concrete tower, colored with red and white vertical stripes

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Xiamen(3.3 km)
Admiralty No.
P3616.51.
NGA No.
19168
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Huǒshāoyǔ Range Rear Lighthouse at night?+
Huǒshāoyǔ Range Rear displays the characteristic Fl White 6s. 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 Huǒshāoyǔ Range Rear Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Huǒshāoyǔ Range Rear Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Xiamen Pt at 1.7 NM to the WNW. Other ports served include Haicang, Xiamen (2.7 NM S), Xiamen (3.3 NM ENE), Xiamen (3.5 NM SE), Zhangzhou (5.1 NM S). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Huǒshāoyǔ Range Rear Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Huǒshāoyǔ Range Rear 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 Huǒshāoyǔ Range Rear Lighthouse?+
Huǒshāoyǔ Range Rear Lighthouse is located within the Taiwan Strait — a major shipping corridor in East Asia connecting the East and South China Seas. This makes it an important navigation reference for commercial shipping traffic in the region.
How can I track vessels near Huǒshāoyǔ Range Rear Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Huǒshāoyǔ Range Rear 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.