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Xīngǎng North Breakwater Lighthouse

L Green 4s🇨🇳Binhai New Area, CNOperational

Location & Light Range

About Xīngǎng North Breakwater Lighthouse

This lighthouse is a tapered, octagonal concrete tower standing 16 meters tall, with its lantern and gallery painted in green and white horizontal bands. The focal height of the light is 21 meters above the water. It emits a green flashing light that follows a pattern of one flash every 4 seconds. The structure rises from a concrete pier and is located at the end of the north breakwater in Tianjin's Xīngǎng harbor, approximately 2 kilometers from Tianjin Xingang port. This aid to navigation has a geographic range of 13.4 nautical miles and has been operational, guiding vessels.

Why it matters: The Xīngǎng North Breakwater Lighthouse marks the extremity of the north breakwater, aiding vessels entering Xīngǎng harbor and supporting commercial traffic.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
L Green 4s
Flash Type
L
Light Color
Green
Interval
4s
Raw Code
L G 4s
Focal Height
21m
Geographic Range
13.4NM

Location

City
Binhai New Area
Country
🇨🇳China
Region
Tianjin
Sea Region
harbor in China, marking the end of the north breakwater
Latitude
38.9580°
Longitude
117.9015°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
16m
Tower Shape
octagonal
Tower Color
with green and white horizontal bands
Material
concrete

Structure: tapered octagonal concrete tower with lantern and gallery painted with green and white horizontal bands

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Tianjin Xingang(2.0 km)
Admiralty No.
P3909.1
NGA No.
18500.6
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Xīngǎng North Breakwater Lighthouse at night?+
Xīngǎng North Breakwater displays the characteristic L 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 Xīngǎng North Breakwater Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Xīngǎng North Breakwater Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Tianjin Pt at 7.2 NM to the WNW. Other ports served include Tianjin (7.3 NM WNW), Tianjin Xingang Pt (7.7 NM W), Tianjinbaoshuiqu (11 NM W), Tanggu (11.2 NM WNW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Xīngǎng North Breakwater Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Xīngǎng North 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.
How can I track vessels near Xīngǎng North Breakwater Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Xīngǎng North 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.