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Morozaki East Breakwater Lighthouse

Fl (2) Green 6s🇯🇵Minamichita, JPOperational

Location & Light Range

About Morozaki East Breakwater Lighthouse

This white, cylindrical concrete tower stands 10 meters tall and is located at the eastern end of Morozaki harbor's detached main breakwater. The structure features a flared top and is connected to a one-story equipment shelter. Its light emits a single green flash every 6 seconds, visible for 11 nautical miles. The tower's focal height is 12 meters above sea level. The site is open to the public, though the tower itself is closed.

Why it matters: This lighthouse warns mariners of the detached main breakwater, guiding vessels entering and exiting Morozaki harbor and preventing collisions and groundings.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl (2) Green 6s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
Green
Flash Count
2 flashes
Interval
6s
Raw Code
Fl G 6s
Focal Height
12m
Geographic Range
11NM

Location

City
Minamichita
Country
🇯🇵Japan
Region
Aichi Prefecture
Sea Region
Located at the east end of the detached main breakwater of Morozaki harbor.
Latitude
34.7013°
Longitude
136.9739°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Morozaki(0.1 km)
Admiralty No.
M6159.2
NGA No.
6032
USCG No.
JCG-2619.5

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
10m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
white
Material
concrete

Structure: round concrete tower, flared at the top and attached to a small 1-story equipment shelter

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Morozaki East Breakwater Lighthouse at night?+
Morozaki East Breakwater displays the characteristic Fl (2) Green 6s — 2 green flashes 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 green color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Morozaki East Breakwater Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Morozaki East Breakwater Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Morozaki at 0 NM to the E. Other ports served include Toyohama, Aichi (1.9 NM W), Kowa (4.5 NM NNW), Utsumi, Aichi (5.7 NM WNW), Yoshida, Aichi (7.3 NM NE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Morozaki East Breakwater Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Morozaki East Breakwater 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 Morozaki East Breakwater Lighthouse?+
Morozaki East Breakwater 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 Morozaki East Breakwater Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Morozaki East Breakwater 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.