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Bintulu (Tanjung Kidurong) Outer Range Rear Lighthouse

12s🇲🇾MYOperational

Location & Light Range

About Bintulu (Tanjung Kidurong) Outer Range Rear Lighthouse

This white, square skeletal tower stands 41 meters tall and carries a white trapezoidal daymark. Its focal plane is 45 meters above sea level. The light emits two white flashes every 18 seconds and has a geographic range of 17.9 nautical miles. It is located 840 meters from its companion front light, a configuration established to assist vessels navigating toward the port. This light is situated 1.6 kilometers from Bintulu, Sarawak.

Why it matters: This lighthouse, alongside its front range light, provides a critical navigational range for ships entering the port of Bintulu, ensuring safe passage along the Sarawak coast.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
12s
Interval
12s
Raw Code
from front
Focal Height
45m
Geographic Range
17.9NM

Location

Country
🇲🇾MY
Latitude
3.2534°
Longitude
113.0822°

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Name
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Tower & Structure

Tower Height
41m
Tower Shape
square
Tower Color
white

Structure: square skeletal tower carrying a white trapezoidal daymark

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Bintulu, Sarawak(1.6 km)
Admiralty No.
F1925.21
NGA No.
24176
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which ports and harbors does Bintulu (Tanjung Kidurong) Outer Range Rear Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Bintulu (Tanjung Kidurong) Outer Range Rear Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 3 nearby ports. The closest is Bintulu, Sarawak at 2.3 NM to the SSW. Other ports served include Samalaju (23.9 NM NE), Tubau (37.7 NM E). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Bintulu (Tanjung Kidurong) Outer Range Rear Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Bintulu (Tanjung Kidurong) Outer 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) Outer Range Rear Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Bintulu (Tanjung Kidurong) Outer 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.