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Lighthouses affirm Vietnam's sovereignty over seas and islands

There are currently nine lighthouses on Truong Sa (Spratly) archipelago's islands, namely Son Ca, Nam Yet, Sinh Ton, Da Lat, Da Tay, An Bang, Song Tu Tay, Tien Nu and Truong Sa Lon. In addition to ensuring maritime safety in the surrounding territorial waters, these lighthouses have also affirmed Vietnam's sovereignty over seas and islands.
Lighthouses affirm Vietnam's sovereignty over seas and islands ảnh 1The 28 metre lighthouse on Son Ca island was put into operation in August 2010. It operates from 5:30pm to 5:30am on the next day. (Photo: Phan Sau-Thang Trung-Sy Tuyen/VNA)
Lighthouses affirm Vietnam's sovereignty over seas and islands ảnh 2Built in 2013, the 24.9-metre-high Nam Yet lighthouse lights up the waters of the East Sea, guiding vessels operating in the waters off the coast of Khanh Hoa province. (Photo: Phan Sau-Thang Trung-Sy Tuyen/VNA)
Lighthouses affirm Vietnam's sovereignty over seas and islands ảnh 3Built in 2013, the 24.9-metre-high Nam Yet lighthouse lights up the waters of the East Sea, guiding vessels operating in the waters off the coast of Khanh Hoa province. (Photo: Phan Sau-Thang Trung-Sy Tuyen/VNA)
Lighthouses affirm Vietnam's sovereignty over seas and islands ảnh 4The lighthouses are considered as ‘sovereignty markers’ and diligently shine every night to assist and guide ships passing through the area. (Photo: Phan Sau-Thang Trung-Sy Tuyen/VNA)
Lighthouses affirm Vietnam's sovereignty over seas and islands ảnh 5The lighthouse helps to ensure safe movements of vessels, asserts Vietnam's sovereignty over seas and islands and makes it easier for rescue and search activities at sea. In the photo: Lighthouse on Da Tay B Reef. (Photo: VNA)
Lighthouses affirm Vietnam's sovereignty over seas and islands ảnh 6The lemon-yellow octagon shaped lighthouse stands out from the sky and water, sending out its light signals across the East Sea. (Photo: VNP/VNA)
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