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Coal Mine Reach Lighthouse

Fl White 5s🇲🇾MYOperational

Location & Light Range

About Coal Mine Reach Lighthouse

A red cylindrical steel tower, 18 meters high with a white horizontal band, marks Coal Mine Reach. The light is located 20 meters above sea level and emits a white flash every five seconds. This structure, built and first lit in 1957, replaced an earlier skeletal tower. It stands in a narrow strait southwest of Tawau, near the Indonesian border and the northwestern tip of Pulau Sebatik. The lighthouse is accessible only by boat.

Why it matters: This lighthouse guides vessels through the narrow strait between Pulau Sebatik and the mainland, a geographically sensitive shipping lane near the Indonesian border.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl White 5s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Interval
5s
Raw Code
Fl W 5s
Focal Height
20m
Geographic Range
13.2NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1957

Significant events: replaced a skeletal tower

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Nunukan(8.9 km)
Admiralty No.
F1999
NGA No.
24740

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
18m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
red with one white horizontal band
Material
steel

Structure: round steel tower, painted red with one white horizontal band

Location

Country
🇲🇾Malaysia
Region
Sabah
Sea Region
narrow strait between Pulau Sebatik and the mainland, southwest of Tawau, close to the Indonesian border, near the northwestern tip of Pulau Sebatik
Latitude
4.2303°
Longitude
117.6360°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Coal Mine Reach Lighthouse at night?+
Coal Mine Reach 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 Coal Mine Reach Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Coal Mine Reach Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Nunukan at 5.4 NM to the SSE. Other ports served include Tawau, Sabah (16.2 NM E), Sibuko Bay (36 NM SE), Kunak, Sabah (46 NM NE), Bunyu (48.6 NM SSE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Coal Mine Reach Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Coal Mine Reach 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 Coal Mine Reach Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Coal Mine Reach 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.