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Banyuasin Regency: Musi River Lighthouses Lighthouse

Fl White 2.5s🇮🇩IDOperational

Location & Light Range

About Banyuasin Regency: Musi River Lighthouses Lighthouse

Also known as: Palembang

This skeletal square white tower stands 15 meters tall, carrying a triangular daymark and mounted on a pile-supported platform. Its focal height is also 15 meters. The light emits a white flash every 2.5 seconds, with a geographic range of 11.9 nautical miles. The structure guides vessels along the Musi River towards Palembang. The site is accessible by boat, but the tower is closed to the public.

Why it matters: These lights are essential for guiding ships on the Musi River, ensuring safe passage to Palembang, a major port and the second-largest city on Sumatra.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl White 2.5s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Interval
2.5s
Raw Code
Fl W 2.5s
Focal Height
15m
Geographic Range
11.9NM

Location

Country
🇮🇩ID
Latitude
-2.2070°
Longitude
104.9120°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Muntok(15.1 km)
Admiralty No.
Q0934.1
NGA No.
22768

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
15m
Tower Shape
square

Structure: square white skeletal tower carrying a triangular daymark and mounted on a platform supported by piles

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

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Type
Name
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Banyuasin Regency: Musi River Lighthouses Lighthouse at night?+
Banyuasin Regency: Musi River Lighthouses displays the characteristic Fl White 2.5s. 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: Musi River Lighthouses Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Banyuasin Regency: Musi River Lighthouses Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Muntok, Banka at 16.7 NM to the ENE. Other ports served include Exspan (27.8 NM NNE), Sungai Gerong, Sumatra (46.8 NM S), Plaju, Sumatra (47.1 NM S), Palembang, Sumatra (48 NM S). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Banyuasin Regency: Musi River Lighthouses Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Banyuasin Regency: Musi 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: Musi River Lighthouses Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Banyuasin Regency: Musi 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.