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Belang-Belang No. 3 Lighthouse

Fl Red 4s🇮🇩IDOperational

Location & Light Range

About Belang-Belang No. 3 Lighthouse

This square skeletal tower, standing 14 meters tall, is painted red and rests on a square platform supported by piles. Located 18.8 kilometers from Mamuju, it emits a red light with a single flash every 4 seconds from a focal height of 7 meters. The lighthouse provides a geographic range of 10 nautical miles. The site is accessible to visitors arriving by boat, but the tower itself is not open to the public. This structure serves as a navigational aid in an area known for submerged hazards.

Why it matters: Belang-Belang No. 3 marks the southern edge of a shoal, directly protecting vessels navigating the approach to Belang-Belang port from this submerged hazard.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl Red 4s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
Red
Interval
4s
Raw Code
Fl R 4s
Focal Height
7m
Geographic Range
10NM

Location

Country
🇮🇩ID
Latitude
-2.4824°
Longitude
119.1203°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Mamuju(18.8 km)
Admiralty No.
Q1489
NGA No.
25503.7

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
14m
Tower Shape
square
Tower Color
red and mounted on a square platform supported by piles

Structure: square skeletal tower painted red and mounted on a square platform supported by piles

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

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Type
Name
Dist.
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Belang-Belang No. 3 Lighthouse at night?+
Belang-Belang No. 3 displays the characteristic Fl Red 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 red color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Is Belang-Belang No. 3 Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Belang-Belang No. 3 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 Belang-Belang No. 3 Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Belang-Belang No. 3 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.