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Pohang Shinhang Inner Detached Breakwater East End Lighthouse

Fl R 5s🇰🇷Uljin Area (North Gyeongsang), KROperational

Location & Light Range

About Pohang Shinhang Inner Detached Breakwater East End Lighthouse

This red, octagonal concrete tower stands 59 meters tall and displays three red flashes every 7 seconds. Its focal plane is 12 meters above the water. The structure is painted red with white bands. This lighthouse guides vessels at the east end of an inner breakwater, with a geographic range of 8 nautical miles. Access to the site is limited to by boat.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl R 5s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
Red
Flash Count
1 flash
Interval
5s
Raw Code
Fl.(3)R. period 7s
Focal Height
12m
Geographic Range
8NM

Location

City
Uljin Area (North Gyeongsang)
Country
🇰🇷KR
Latitude
36.0186°
Longitude
129.4086°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
59m
Tower Shape
octagonal
Tower Color
red
Material
concrete

Structure: Red metal tower, white banded; 59

References & Identifiers

Admiralty No.
M4412.5
NGA No.
16632
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Pohang Shinhang Inner Detached Breakwater East End Lighthouse at night?+
Pohang Shinhang Inner Detached Breakwater East End displays the characteristic Fl R 5s — 1 red 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 red color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Pohang Shinhang Inner Detached Breakwater East End Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Pohang Shinhang Inner Detached Breakwater East End Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Pohang at 0.1 NM to the SSW. Other ports served include Guryongpo (7.2 NM ESE), Sinhang/Pohang (7.9 NM ENE), Ganggu (19.9 NM N), Mipo/Ulsan (30.2 NM S). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Pohang Shinhang Inner Detached Breakwater East End Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Pohang Shinhang Inner Detached Breakwater East End 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 Pohang Shinhang Inner Detached Breakwater East End Lighthouse?+
Pohang Shinhang Inner Detached Breakwater East End 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 Pohang Shinhang Inner Detached Breakwater East End Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Pohang Shinhang Inner Detached Breakwater East End 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.