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Pohang Shinhang Inner Detached Breakwater West End Lighthouse

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

Location & Light Range

About Pohang Shinhang Inner Detached Breakwater West End Lighthouse

This west end breakwater light features a white metal tower with a stone base, standing 85 meters tall. Its focal plane is 12 meters above sea level. The light emits a single green flash every 4 seconds, visible for 10 nautical miles. This octagonal concrete structure replaced an earlier tower in 2019. The original lighthouse was also octagonal and white, with a focal plane of 10 meters.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl G 5s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
Green
Flash Count
1 flash
Interval
5s
Raw Code
Fl.G. period 4s
Focal Height
12m
Geographic Range
10NM

Location

City
Uljin Area (North Gyeongsang)
Country
🇰🇷KR
Latitude
36.0199°
Longitude
129.4048°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
85m
Tower Shape
octagonal
Tower Color
white
Material
concrete

Structure: White metal tower, stone base; 85

References & Identifiers

Admiralty No.
M4412.6
NGA No.
16628
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Pohang Shinhang Inner Detached Breakwater West End Lighthouse at night?+
Pohang Shinhang Inner Detached Breakwater West End 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 Pohang Shinhang Inner Detached Breakwater West End Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Pohang Shinhang Inner Detached Breakwater West End Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Pohang at 0.3 NM to the SSE. Other ports served include Guryongpo (7.4 NM ESE), Sinhang/Pohang (8 NM ENE), Ganggu (19.8 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 West End Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Pohang Shinhang Inner Detached Breakwater West 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 West End Lighthouse?+
Pohang Shinhang Inner Detached Breakwater West 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 West End Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Pohang Shinhang Inner Detached Breakwater West 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.