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World Lights - Japan: Modern Lighthouses Lighthouse

Fl Red 3s🇯🇵Erimo, JPOperational

Location & Light Range

About World Lights - Japan: Modern Lighthouses Lighthouse

An 11-meter red concrete post with a 1-story concrete equipment shelter marked the detached east breakwater of Shoya harbor. This structure provided a red light with a 3-second flash cycle. It was situated on the southeast coast of Hokkaido, Japan, approximately 12 km north of Cape Erimo. The light was operational until 2018, when it was deactivated and removed. A new main light has since been installed on a breakwater extension.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl Red 3s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
Red
Interval
3s
Raw Code
Fl R 3s

Construction & History

Significant events: Inactive since 2018, removed

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Tokachi(18.7 km)
Admiralty No.
M6803.5
ARLHS No.
JPN-984

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
11m
Tower Color
red
Material
concrete

Structure: An 11m red concrete post attached to a 1-story concrete equipment shelter.

Location

City
Erimo
Country
🇯🇵Japan
Region
Hokkaido Prefecture
Sea Region
Located on the detached east breakwater of the harbor of Shoya, approximately 12 km north of Cape Erimo, on the southeast coast of Hokkaidō, Japan.
Latitude
42.0175°
Longitude
143.1520°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify World Lights - Japan: Modern Lighthouses Lighthouse at night?+
World Lights - Japan: Modern Lighthouses displays the characteristic Fl Red 3s. 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 World Lights - Japan: Modern Lighthouses Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
World Lights - Japan: Modern Lighthouses Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Erimo at 0.3 NM to the W. Other ports served include Samani (12.3 NM WNW), Hiroo (15.4 NM NNE), Tokachi (15.4 NM NNE), Urakawa (19.2 NM WNW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is World Lights - Japan: Modern Lighthouses Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, World Lights - Japan: Modern Lighthouses 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 World Lights - Japan: Modern Lighthouses Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near World Lights - Japan: Modern Lighthouses 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.