Qinhuangdao East Channel Range Front Lighthouse

F W 6s🇨🇳Hebei and Tianjin, CNOperational

Location & Light Range

About Qinhuangdao East Channel Range Front Lighthouse

The Qinhuangdao East Channel Range Front is a concrete tower with a quadrilateral shape, standing 33 meters tall. Its exterior is painted black and red. The lighthouse emits a white light, producing one flash every 6 seconds. This structure serves as an isolated danger marker within IALA region B. It is designed to provide a geographic range of 12 nautical miles.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
F W 6s
Flash Type
Fixed
Light Color
White
Flash Count
1 flash
Interval
6s
Raw Code
Fl.W. period 6s
Focal Height
33m
Geographic Range
12NM

Location

City
Hebei and Tianjin
Country
🇨🇳CN
Latitude
39.9354°
Longitude
119.6565°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Shape
quadrilateral
Tower Color
black and red
Material
concrete

Structure: ISOLATED DANGER (IALA B) Black quadrilateral concrete tower, black topmark, red

References & Identifiers

Admiralty No.
P3948
NGA No.
18448
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Qinhuangdao East Channel Range Front Lighthouse at night?

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Qinhuangdao East Channel Range Front displays the characteristic F W 6s — 1 white flash 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.

Which ports and harbors does Qinhuangdao East Channel Range Front Lighthouse guide vessels into?

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Qinhuangdao East Channel Range Front Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 1 nearby port. The closest is Qinhuangdao Pt at 1.3 NM to the SSW. Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.

Is Qinhuangdao East Channel Range Front Lighthouse still active and maintained?

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Yes, Qinhuangdao East Channel Range Front 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.

How can I track vessels near Qinhuangdao East Channel Range Front Lighthouse?

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You can track vessels near Qinhuangdao East Channel Range Front 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.

What is the Qinhuangdao East Channel Range Front lighthouse used for?

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It is a fixed navigational aid on the coast at Hebei and Tianjin, CN. Mariners identify it by its light characteristic — the pattern, colour and timing of its flashes — which is unique among the lights in its area, so a bearing on it fixes a vessel’s position without instruments.