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Banyuasin Regency: Banyuasin River Lighthouses Lighthouse

Fl White 5s🇮🇩IDOperational

Location & Light Range

About Banyuasin Regency: Banyuasin River Lighthouses Lighthouse

This white, round metal tower stands 15 meters tall, with its light positioned 16 meters above sea level. It emits a single white flash every 5 seconds and has a geographic range of 12.2 nautical miles. The structure features a beacon situated on a platform supported by piles, a design appropriate for its location. The lighthouse was constructed in 2015 and is an active aid to navigation. While the site is accessible to visitors by boat, the tower itself is closed to the public.

Why it matters: This lighthouse marks the entrance to the Banyuasin River, assisting vessels navigating the northern part of the Bangka Strait and the waterway.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl White 5s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Interval
5s
Raw Code
Fl W 5s
Focal Height
16m
Geographic Range
12.2NM

Location

Country
🇮🇩ID
Latitude
-2.2834°
Longitude
104.8502°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Muntok(20.7 km)
Admiralty No.
Q0931
NGA No.
22752

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
15m
Tower Shape
round
Tower Color
white
Material
metal

Structure: white beacon on a platform supported by piles

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

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Type
Name
Dist.
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Banyuasin Regency: Banyuasin River Lighthouses Lighthouse at night?+
Banyuasin Regency: Banyuasin River Lighthouses displays the characteristic Fl White 5s. 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 white color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Banyuasin Regency: Banyuasin River Lighthouses Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Banyuasin Regency: Banyuasin River Lighthouses Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Muntok, Banka at 22.2 NM to the NE. Other ports served include Exspan (33.6 NM NNE), Sungai Gerong, Sumatra (42 NM S), Plaju, Sumatra (42.1 NM S), Palembang, Sumatra (43 NM S). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Banyuasin Regency: Banyuasin River Lighthouses Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Banyuasin Regency: Banyuasin River 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 Banyuasin Regency: Banyuasin River Lighthouses Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Banyuasin Regency: Banyuasin River 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.