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Valuyevskiy Lighthouse

Fl Red 4s🇷🇺RUOperational

Location & Light Range

About Valuyevskiy Lighthouse

Also known as: Valuyevskiy (Mys Rybnovsk) Range Front

Valuyevskiy Lighthouse is a square concrete tower built in 1962, standing 15 meters tall. It is painted white and black and features a lantern and gallery. The structure includes an attached one-story keeper's house. Its focal height reaches 20 meters, and it emits a red flashing light every 4 seconds. This lighthouse is located near Moskalvo, a port situated on the western coast of Sakhalin Island. The operational range of its light is 13.2 nautical miles.

Why it matters: The lighthouse is essential for guiding ships navigating the waters near Moskalvo, a key port on Sakhalin Island. Its specific light characteristic aids mariners in identifying the correct range line for safe passage.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl Red 4s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
Red
Interval
4s
Raw Code
Fl R 4s
Focal Height
20m
Geographic Range
13.2NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1962

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Moskalvo(31.5 km)
Admiralty No.
M7680
NGA No.
15744.26

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
15m
Tower Shape
square
Tower Color
white and black
Material
concrete

Structure: square concrete tower with lantern and gallery, attached to a 1-story keeper's house

Location

Country
🇷🇺RU
Latitude
53.2420°
Longitude
141.8013°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Valuyevskiy Lighthouse at night?+
Valuyevskiy displays the characteristic Fl Red 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 red color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Valuyevskiy Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Valuyevskiy Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 4 nearby ports. The closest is Widuchowa at 26.2 NM to the ESE. Other ports served include Moskalvo (31.3 NM NE), Nikolayevsk-na-Amure (39.2 NM W), Okha, Sakhalin (47.1 NM ENE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Valuyevskiy Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Valuyevskiy 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 Valuyevskiy Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Valuyevskiy 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.