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Sông Lòng Tau (Beacon 15 Lighthouse

Fl Green 4s🇻🇳VNOperational

Location & Light Range

About Sông Lòng Tau (Beacon 15 Lighthouse

This square skeletal tower, painted white, stands 18 meters tall on a platform supported by piles. It is situated near the east bank of the lower Lòng Tau River, within a delta region of marshy terrain. The lighthouse emits a green flash every four seconds from a focal height of 18 meters. Its geographic range is 12.7 nautical miles. The site is open to visitors, but the tower itself is closed.

Why it matters: The lighthouse marks the navigable channel in the lower Lòng Tau River, a primary route for vessels approaching the port of Cai Mep.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl Green 4s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
Green
Interval
4s
Raw Code
Fl G 4s
Focal Height
18m
Geographic Range
12.7NM

Location

Country
🇻🇳VN
Latitude
10.4888°
Longitude
106.9553°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Cai Mep(4.1 km)
Admiralty No.
F3084.15.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
18m
Tower Shape
square
Tower Color
white and mounted on a platform supported by piles

Structure: square white skeletal tower mounted on a square platform supported by piles

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Sông Lòng Tau (Beacon 15 Lighthouse at night?+
Sông Lòng Tau (Beacon 15 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 Sông Lòng Tau (Beacon 15 Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Sông Lòng Tau (Beacon 15 Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Cai Mep International Terminal at 5 NM to the NE. Other ports served include Saigon ITV/Phu My (7.6 NM NNE), Phu My (8 NM NNE), Go Dau B Terminal (8.5 NM NNE), Cai Mep (9.9 NM SE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Sông Lòng Tau (Beacon 15 Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Sông Lòng Tau (Beacon 15 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 Sông Lòng Tau (Beacon 15 Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Sông Lòng Tau (Beacon 15 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.