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Mũi Lay Lighthouse

Fl White 10s🇻🇳VNOperational

Location & Light Range

About Mũi Lay Lighthouse

Also known as: Mũi Lay (Cap Lai)

This concrete lighthouse, built in 1976, stands 12.5 meters tall. Its cylindrical tower is dark gray and rises from a single-story keeper's house. The lighthouse emits a white flash every 10 seconds, visible for 16.7 nautical miles. It is situated on a cape approximately 70.7 kilometers from Son Duong Port. The structure is made of concrete, with a focal height of 37.5 meters.

Why it matters: The lighthouse warns vessels of the cape it marks, providing a distinct navigational aid for ships along the Vietnamese coastline.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl White 10s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Interval
10s
Raw Code
Fl W 10s
Focal Height
37.5m
Geographic Range
16.7NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1976

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Son Duong Port(70.7 km)
Admiralty No.
F3218.2
NGA No.
20276.9
ARLHS No.
VIE-045

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
12.5m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
dark gray
Material
concrete

Structure: square cylindrical concrete tower rising from one end of a 1-story concrete keeper's house

Location

Country
🇻🇳VN
Latitude
17.0840°
Longitude
107.1142°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Mũi Lay Lighthouse at night?+
Mũi Lay displays the characteristic Fl White 10s. 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 Mũi Lay Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Mũi Lay Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 3 nearby ports. The closest is Cua Viet Port at 11.5 NM to the SSE. Other ports served include Quang Ninh (33.5 NM NW), Dong Hoi (36.8 NM NW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Mũi Lay Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Mũi Lay 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 Mũi Lay Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Mũi Lay 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.