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Shimabara Shinko Breakwater Lighthouse

Fl Green 4s🇯🇵Shimabara, JPOperational

Location & Light Range

About Shimabara Shinko Breakwater Lighthouse

This lighthouse was established in 1981 to mark the north end of a detached breakwater. The structure is a 9-meter white concrete post attached to a 1-story concrete equipment room. Its focal plane is 14 meters above sea level. A green light emits a single flash every four seconds. It is situated in a relatively new harbor developed for an industrial park on the north side of Shimabara, Nagasaki Prefecture.

Why it matters: The lighthouse ensures safe passage for commercial vessels entering and departing the Shimabara industrial park harbor, marking a submerged hazard and guiding ships into protected waters.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl Green 4s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
Green
Interval
4s
Raw Code
Fl G 4s
Focal Height
14m
Geographic Range
11.6NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1981

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Shimabara(0.2 km)
ARLHS No.
JPN-2263

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
9m
Tower Color
white
Material
concrete

Structure: A 9m concrete post, painted white, attached to a 1-story concrete equipment room.

Location

City
Shimabara
Country
🇯🇵Japan
Region
Nagasaki Prefecture
Sea Region
North end of a detached breakwater in a relatively new harbor developed for an industrial park on the north side of Shimabara.
Latitude
32.8138°
Longitude
130.3673°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Shimabara Shinko Breakwater Lighthouse at night?+
Shimabara Shinko Breakwater displays the characteristic Fl Green 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 green color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Shimabara Shinko Breakwater Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Shimabara Shinko Breakwater Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Shimabara at 0.5 NM to the SW. Other ports served include Taira (4.7 NM NW), Nagasu, Kumamoto (7.6 NM NNE), Eishi (9.3 NM ENE), Konagai (11.1 NM NW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Shimabara Shinko Breakwater Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Shimabara Shinko Breakwater 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 Shimabara Shinko Breakwater Lighthouse?+
Shimabara Shinko Breakwater 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 Shimabara Shinko Breakwater Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Shimabara Shinko Breakwater 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.