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Bintulu (Tanjung Kidurong) Inner Range Rear Lighthouse

Iso red 6s🇲🇾MYOperational

Location & Light Range

About Bintulu (Tanjung Kidurong) Inner Range Rear Lighthouse

This skeletal tower, painted red, stands 22 meters tall and carries a red trapezoidal daymark. Its focal height is 16 meters, and it emits an isophase red light. Positioned 1.4 kilometers from Bintulu, Sarawak, this rear range light is located 200 meters east of its corresponding front light. The structure provides a geographic range of 12.2 nautical miles. It functions as part of an inner range system for maritime traffic.

Why it matters: This lighthouse, when paired with its front light, forms a critical inner range that offers precise directional guidance for vessels approaching Bintulu's port.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Iso red 6s
Flash Type
Isophase
Light Color
red
Interval
6s
Raw Code
Iso.R
Focal Height
16m
Geographic Range
12.2NM

Location

Country
🇲🇾MY
Latitude
3.2609°
Longitude
113.0787°

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Name
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Tower & Structure

Tower Height
22m
Tower Shape
skeletal
Tower Color
red

Structure: skeletal tower carrying a red trapezoidal daymark

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Bintulu, Sarawak(1.4 km)
Admiralty No.
F1925.31
NGA No.
24178
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Bintulu (Tanjung Kidurong) Inner Range Rear Lighthouse at night?+
Bintulu (Tanjung Kidurong) Inner Range Rear displays the characteristic Iso red 6s. 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.
Which ports and harbors does Bintulu (Tanjung Kidurong) Inner Range Rear Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Bintulu (Tanjung Kidurong) Inner Range Rear Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 3 nearby ports. The closest is Bintulu, Sarawak at 2.7 NM to the SSW. Other ports served include Samalaju (23.6 NM NE), Tubau (38 NM ESE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Bintulu (Tanjung Kidurong) Inner Range Rear Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Bintulu (Tanjung Kidurong) Inner Range Rear 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 Bintulu (Tanjung Kidurong) Inner Range Rear Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Bintulu (Tanjung Kidurong) Inner Range Rear 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.