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Shell Island Lighthouse

Fl White 4s🇵🇭PHOperational

Location & Light Range

About Shell Island Lighthouse

Shell Island Lighthouse stands on a small island opposite Cebu City. This 11-meter cylindrical fiberglass tower, with a round barbell shape, emits a white light showing a single flash every 4 seconds. Its focal height reaches 12 meters, providing a geographic range of 10 nautical miles. The lighthouse site is open to visitors who arrive by boat, though the tower itself is closed to the public. It is located 1.3 kilometers from the nearest port, Cebu.

Why it matters: This lighthouse warns vessels of Shell Island when entering or leaving the busy waters near Cebu City's port, one of the Philippines' major maritime hubs.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl White 4s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Interval
4s
Raw Code
Fl W 4s
Focal Height
12m
Geographic Range
10NM

Location

Country
🇵🇭PH
Latitude
10.2851°
Longitude
123.9014°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Cebu(1.3 km)
Admiralty No.
F2393
NGA No.
14845

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
11m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
white
Material
fiberglass

Structure: round barbell-shaped tower

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

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Flag
Type
Name
Dist.
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Shell Island Lighthouse at night?+
Shell Island displays the characteristic Fl White 4s. 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 Shell Island Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Shell Island Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Toledo/Cebu at 0.9 NM to the N. Other ports served include Laguna (1.4 NM NW), Cebu (3.2 NM NE), Lapu-Lapu, Cebu (3.4 NM ENE), Mactan Island Apt (5.9 NM E). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Shell Island Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Shell Island 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 Shell Island Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Shell Island 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.