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Nam Hang West Breakwater Lighthouse

Fl G 5s🇰🇷Southern Busan, KROperational

Location & Light Range

About Nam Hang West Breakwater Lighthouse

This green, round concrete tower stands 22 meters tall, with its focal plane at 14 meters above sea level. The structure's construction material is concrete, and it is painted green. The lighthouse emits a green flashing light. Its geographic range is 8 nautical miles. The tower is located in Southern Busan.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl G 5s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
Green
Flash Count
1 flash
Interval
5s
Raw Code
Fl
Focal Height
14m
Geographic Range
8NM

Location

City
Southern Busan
Country
🇰🇷KR
Latitude
35.0862°
Longitude
129.0312°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
22m
Tower Shape
round
Tower Color
green
Material
concrete

Structure: White round concrete tower; 46

References & Identifiers

Admiralty No.
M4366
NGA No.
16752
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Nam Hang West Breakwater Lighthouse at night?+
Nam Hang West Breakwater displays the characteristic Fl G 5s — 1 green flash every 5 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 Nam Hang West Breakwater Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Nam Hang West Breakwater Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Busan at 1 NM to the NNE. Other ports served include Gamcheon/Busan (1.5 NM W), Busanjin-Gu (3.9 NM NNE), South Busan (5.8 NM E), Busan New Port (11.5 NM W). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Nam Hang West Breakwater Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Nam Hang West 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 Nam Hang West Breakwater Lighthouse?+
Nam Hang West 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 Nam Hang West Breakwater Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Nam Hang West 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.