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Noruseom Lighthouse

Fl Green 5s🇰🇷Geoje-si, KROperational

Location & Light Range

About Noruseom Lighthouse

The Noruseom Lighthouse is a 13-meter tall cylindrical concrete tower painted green. Situated on the north side of a narrow channel, it guides vessels westward into Seongpo, located on the northwest side of Geojedo. Its light emits a single green flash every 5 seconds. The focal height of the light is 9 meters, providing a geographic range of 10 nautical miles. The nearest port, Gohyeon, is 3.6 kilometers away. This lighthouse serves as an active aid to navigation.

Why it matters: Noruseom Lighthouse is essential for guiding ships through the narrow channel leading into Seongpo, a port on Geojedo. Its directional green flash ensures safe passage for maritime traffic accessing the harbor.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl Green 5s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
Green
Interval
5s
Raw Code
Fl G 5s
Focal Height
9m
Geographic Range
10NM

Location

City
Geoje-si
Country
🇰🇷South Korea
Region
South Gyeongsang
Sea Region
north side of a narrow channel leading westward into Seongpo on the northwest side of Geojedo
Latitude
34.9217°
Longitude
128.5201°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
13m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
green
Material
concrete

Structure: round concrete tower, painted green

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Gohyeon(3.6 km)
Admiralty No.
M4329.5
NGA No.
16881
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Noruseom Lighthouse at night?+
Noruseom displays the characteristic Fl Green 5s. 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 Noruseom Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Noruseom Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Gohyeon/Geoje at 2.8 NM to the E. Other ports served include Anjeong (4.5 NM WNW), Geoje (5.3 NM SE), Tongyeong (7.2 NM SW), Okpo/Geoje (9.7 NM ESE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Noruseom Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Noruseom 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 Noruseom Lighthouse?+
Noruseom 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 Noruseom Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Noruseom 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.