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Shinkai Lighthouse

Fl G 3s🇯🇵Okayama and Hiroshima, JPInactive

Location & Light Range

About Shinkai Lighthouse

The Shinkai lighthouse features a white concrete tower standing 18 meters tall. It emits a green light characterized by a single green flash every 3 seconds. This light has a geographic range of 3 nautical miles. The structure is situated in the region between Okayama and Hiroshima.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl G 3s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
Green
Flash Count
1 flash
Interval
3s
Raw Code
Fl.G. period 3s
Geographic Range
3NM

Location

City
Okayama and Hiroshima
Country
🇯🇵JP
Latitude
34.2861°
Longitude
132.2822°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
18m
Tower Color
white
Material
concrete

Structure: White tower; 18

References & Identifiers

Admiralty No.
M5676.4
NGA No.
9044
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Shinkai Lighthouse at night?+
Shinkai displays the characteristic Fl G 3s — 1 green flash every 3 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 Shinkai Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Shinkai Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Itsukushima at 2.3 NM to the ENE. Other ports served include Otake (3.5 NM SSW), Mitaka, Hiroshima (6.3 NM ESE), Hiroshima (7.7 NM ENE), Iwakuni (8 NM SSW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Shinkai Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Shinkai Lighthouse is currently listed as inactive. It may have been decommissioned, replaced by a different navigation aid, or temporarily taken out of service. Mariners should check the latest Notices to Mariners for current status.
What shipping routes pass near Shinkai Lighthouse?+
Shinkai 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 Shinkai Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Shinkai 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.