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Yokkaichi Lighthouse

Occ G 13s🇯🇵Mie Prefecture, JPOperational

Location & Light Range

About Yokkaichi Lighthouse

This white tower stands 66 meters tall in Mie Prefecture. Its light is green, exhibiting two flashes every 6 seconds with an occulting characteristic. The structure reaches a focal height of 20 meters above sea level. This lighthouse has a geographic range of 8 nautical miles. It is operational and identified by NGA list number 6176 and Admiralty number M6098.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Occ G 13s
Flash Type
Occ
Light Color
Green
Flash Count
1 flash
Interval
13s
Raw Code
Oc.(2)G. period 6s
Focal Height
20m
Geographic Range
8NM

Location

City
Mie Prefecture
Country
🇯🇵JP
Latitude
34.9454°
Longitude
136.6632°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
66m
Tower Color
white

Structure: White tower; 66

References & Identifiers

Admiralty No.
M6098
NGA No.
6176
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Yokkaichi Lighthouse at night?+
Yokkaichi displays the characteristic Occ G 13s — 1 green flash every 13 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 Yokkaichi Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Yokkaichi Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Yokkaichi at 1 NM to the NNW. Other ports served include Chiyozaki (1.9 NM NW), SUZUKA (3.9 NM SSW), Tokoname (9.4 NM ESE), Nagoya, Aichi (10.4 NM NE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Yokkaichi Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Yokkaichi 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.
What shipping routes pass near Yokkaichi Lighthouse?+
Yokkaichi 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 Yokkaichi Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Yokkaichi 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.