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Moroyose Ko Lighthouse

F W 6s🇯🇵Honshu-North Coast, JPOperational

Location & Light Range

About Moroyose Ko Lighthouse

This lighthouse features a 15-meter quadrilateral latticed tower built from fiberglass. Its exterior is painted white and green, with a matching rectangular daymark. The focal height reaches 41 meters above sea level. It emits an isophase red light that repeats every 6 seconds. This light has a geographic range of 5 nautical miles.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
F W 6s
Flash Type
Fixed
Light Color
White
Flash Count
1 flash
Interval
6s
Raw Code
Iso.R. period 6s
Focal Height
41m
Geographic Range
5NM

Location

City
Honshu-North Coast
Country
🇯🇵JP
Latitude
35.6232°
Longitude
134.4282°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
15m
Tower Shape
quadrilateral
Tower Color
white and green
Material
fiberglass

Structure: Quadrilateral latticed tower, green and white rectangular daymark; 15

References & Identifiers

Admiralty No.
M7283.7
NGA No.
2336
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Moroyose Ko Lighthouse at night?+
Moroyose Ko displays the characteristic F W 6s — 1 white 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.
Which ports and harbors does Moroyose Ko Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Moroyose Ko Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Hamasaka at 1.1 NM to the ENE. Other ports served include Tajiri, Tottori (5.7 NM WSW), Shibayama (11.6 NM E), Tottori (12.5 NM WSW), Yasugi (13.7 NM E). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Moroyose Ko Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Moroyose Ko 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 Moroyose Ko Lighthouse?+
Moroyose Ko 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 Moroyose Ko Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Moroyose Ko 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.