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Nam-gu (Southern District, Ulsan Harbor) Lighthouses Lighthouse

Fl White 6s🇰🇷Ulsan, KROperational

Location & Light Range

About Nam-gu (Southern District, Ulsan Harbor) Lighthouses Lighthouse

This octagonal concrete tower stands 16 meters tall and guides vessels into Ulsan Harbor. It features a lantern and upper and lower galleries. The light emits a single white flash every 6 seconds, providing a geographic range of 13.8 nautical miles. The lighthouse is located 1.3 kilometers from Ulsan, the nearest port. The site is open to the public, but the tower itself is closed.

Why it matters: This lighthouse is essential for the safe navigation of ships entering and departing Ulsan Harbor, a significant South Korean industrial and shipping center.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl White 6s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Interval
6s
Raw Code
Fl W 6s
Focal Height
23m
Geographic Range
13.8NM

Location

City
Ulsan
Country
🇰🇷South Korea
Sea Region
Ulsan Harbor, Nam-gu (Southern District), South Korea
Latitude
35.4800°
Longitude
129.4286°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Ulsan(1.3 km)
Admiralty No.
M4388
NGA No.
16687
ARLHS No.
SKR-011

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
16m
Tower Shape
octagonal
Tower Color
around the tower
Material
concrete

Structure: octagonal concrete tower with lantern and upper and lower galleries

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

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Type
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Nam-gu (Southern District, Ulsan Harbor) Lighthouses Lighthouse at night?+
Nam-gu (Southern District, Ulsan Harbor) Lighthouses displays the characteristic Fl White 6s. 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 Nam-gu (Southern District, Ulsan Harbor) Lighthouses Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Nam-gu (Southern District, Ulsan Harbor) Lighthouses Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Mipo/Ulsan at 2.2 NM to the N. Other ports served include Ulsan (2.9 NM NW), Onsan/Ulsan (4.1 NM SW), Busanjin-Gu (27.1 NM SW), South Busan (27.5 NM SSW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Nam-gu (Southern District, Ulsan Harbor) Lighthouses Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Nam-gu (Southern District, Ulsan Harbor) Lighthouses 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 Nam-gu (Southern District, Ulsan Harbor) Lighthouses Lighthouse?+
Nam-gu (Southern District, Ulsan Harbor) Lighthouses 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 Nam-gu (Southern District, Ulsan Harbor) Lighthouses Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Nam-gu (Southern District, Ulsan Harbor) Lighthouses 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.