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Mebaruzaki (Mebaru Saki) Kō Lighthouse

Fl Green 3s🇯🇵Osakikamijima, JPOperational

Location & Light Range

About Mebaruzaki (Mebaru Saki) Kō Lighthouse

Located in Osakikamijima, Hiroshima Prefecture, the Mebaruzaki Kō lighthouse is a square skeletal tower constructed of steel, standing 11 meters tall. Its white exterior features a gallery, and it emits a green flashing light. This light operates with a characteristic of one green flash every three seconds. The focal height of the light is 15 meters, providing a geographic range of 11.9 nautical miles. The lighthouse is situated 0.4 kilometers from the nearest port, Mebaruzaki.

Why it matters: This active navigational aid guides local shipping and fishing vessels safely through the waters off Mebaruzaki, Japan.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl Green 3s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
Green
Interval
3s
Raw Code
Fl G 3s
Focal Height
15m
Geographic Range
11.9NM

Location

City
Osakikamijima
Country
🇯🇵Japan
Region
Hiroshima Prefecture
Sea Region
Located in Japan, likely marking a port entrance or a cape named Mebaruzaki (Mebaru Saki).
Latitude
34.2775°
Longitude
132.9420°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
11m
Tower Shape
square
Tower Color
white
Material
steel

Structure: square skeletal tower with gallery, painted white

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Mebaruzaki(0.4 km)
Admiralty No.
M5706
NGA No.
8512
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Mebaruzaki (Mebaru Saki) Kō Lighthouse at night?+
Mebaruzaki (Mebaru Saki) Kō displays the characteristic Fl Green 3s. 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 Mebaruzaki (Mebaru Saki) Kō Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Mebaruzaki (Mebaru Saki) Kō Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Kinoe at 2.8 NM to the SSW. Other ports served include Takehara (3.4 NM NNE), Tadanoumi (4.1 NM NE), Inokuchi, Ehime (5 NM E), Saizaki (6.1 NM NE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Mebaruzaki (Mebaru Saki) Kō Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Mebaruzaki (Mebaru Saki) Kō 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 Mebaruzaki (Mebaru Saki) Kō Lighthouse?+
Mebaruzaki (Mebaru Saki) Kō 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 Mebaruzaki (Mebaru Saki) Kō Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Mebaruzaki (Mebaru Saki) Kō 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.