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Masan Hang Detached Breakwater West End Lighthouse

Fl R 6s🇰🇷Masan and Geoje Area, KROperational

Location & Light Range

About Masan Hang Detached Breakwater West End Lighthouse

This breakwater light was established in 2023. It features a 10-meter-tall round concrete tower painted with white bands and a red framework. A red and white rectangular daymark is also part of the structure. The light emits a quick sequence of two white flashes every 5 seconds. Its focal height is 11 meters, and it has a geographic range of 5 nautical miles.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl R 6s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
Red
Flash Count
1 flash
Interval
6s
Raw Code
Q.(2)W. period 5s
Focal Height
11m
Geographic Range
5NM

Construction & History

Year Built
2023

References & Identifiers

Admiralty No.
M4349.3
NGA No.
16814

Tower & Structure

Tower Shape
round
Tower Color
white and red
Material
concrete

Structure: Red framework tower, white banded, red and white rectangular daymark.16815 J 6229

Location

City
Masan and Geoje Area
Country
🇰🇷KR
Latitude
35.2007°
Longitude
128.5804°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Masan Hang Detached Breakwater West End Lighthouse at night?+
Masan Hang Detached Breakwater West End displays the characteristic Fl R 6s — 1 red flash every 6 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 red color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Masan Hang Detached Breakwater West End Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Masan Hang Detached Breakwater West End Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Masan at 1.4 NM to the SSE. Other ports served include Jinhae (6.8 NM SE), Busan New Port (13.5 NM SE), Anjeong (17 NM SSW), Gohyeon/Geoje (17.1 NM S). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Masan Hang Detached Breakwater West End Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Masan Hang Detached Breakwater West End 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 Masan Hang Detached Breakwater West End Lighthouse?+
Masan Hang Detached Breakwater West End 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 Masan Hang Detached Breakwater West End Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Masan Hang Detached Breakwater West End 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.