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Niúshǐjiāo Lighthouse

Fl (2) White 6s🇨🇳Nanpu, CNOperational

Location & Light Range

About Niúshǐjiāo Lighthouse

Niúshǐjiāo Lighthouse is a round concrete tower standing 8.5 meters tall, painted with black and white horizontal bands. Its light is positioned 16.5 meters above sea level. This aid to navigation emits a white light with a single flash every six seconds, visible for 12.3 nautical miles. The lighthouse is located on an island on the west side of upper Méizhōu Bay, near Nanpu. It is situated just 0.3 kilometers from the nearest port, Xiuyu.

Why it matters: This lighthouse serves as a critical navigational mark for vessels entering or leaving the upper Méizhōu Bay, warning them of the island's presence on the western side.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl (2) White 6s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Flash Count
2 flashes
Interval
6s
Raw Code
Fl W 6s
Focal Height
16.5m
Geographic Range
12.3NM

Location

City
Nanpu
Country
🇨🇳China
Region
Fujian
Sea Region
An island on the west side of upper Méizhōu Bay.
Latitude
25.1958°
Longitude
118.9846°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
8.5m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
black and white horizontal bands
Material
concrete

Structure: round concrete tower, colored with black and white horizontal bands

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Xiuyu(0.3 km)
Admiralty No.
P3627.72.
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Niúshǐjiāo Lighthouse at night?+
Niúshǐjiāo displays the characteristic Fl (2) White 6s — 2 white 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 white color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Niúshǐjiāo Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Niúshǐjiāo Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is XIUYU at 0.4 NM to the N. Other ports served include Meizhou (1.3 NM N), Quangang,Quanzhou (5.3 NM SW), Hui'an,Quanzhou (10.1 NM SSW), Jiangyin (22.1 NM NE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Niúshǐjiāo Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Niúshǐjiāo 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 Niúshǐjiāo Lighthouse?+
Niúshǐjiāo Lighthouse is located within the Taiwan Strait — a major shipping corridor in East Asia connecting the East and South China Seas. This makes it an important navigation reference for commercial shipping traffic in the region.
How can I track vessels near Niúshǐjiāo Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Niúshǐjiāo 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.