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Gosong Raleigh (Raleigh Shoal Lighthouse

Fl White 5s🇮🇩IDOperational

Location & Light Range

About Gosong Raleigh (Raleigh Shoal Lighthouse

Gosong Raleigh lighthouse stands on the south side of the main ship channel in the Malacca Strait. The tower is painted black with a single red horizontal band. It emits a white light that flashes once every 5 seconds, with a focal height of 16 meters. This light has a geographic range of 12.2 nautical miles. The lighthouse is located approximately 15.9 kilometers from Sungai Udang Port. Access to this active aid to navigation is exclusively by boat.

Why it matters: This lighthouse warns vessels navigating the Malacca Strait about the Raleigh Shoal, a submerged danger within a heavily used international shipping route.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl White 5s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Interval
5s
Raw Code
Fl W 5s
Focal Height
16m
Geographic Range
12.2NM

Location

Country
🇮🇩ID
Latitude
2.1130°
Longitude
101.8810°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Color
black with one red horizontal band

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Sungai Udang Port(15.9 km)
Admiralty No.
F1396
NGA No.
22500
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Gosong Raleigh (Raleigh Shoal Lighthouse at night?+
Gosong Raleigh (Raleigh Shoal 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 Gosong Raleigh (Raleigh Shoal Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Gosong Raleigh (Raleigh Shoal Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Sungai Udang at 14.7 NM to the NE. Other ports served include Sungai Udang Port (16.8 NM ENE), MELAKA (22.3 NM ENE), Malacca (22.7 NM ENE), Port Dickson (25.5 NM NNW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Gosong Raleigh (Raleigh Shoal Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Gosong Raleigh (Raleigh Shoal 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.
What shipping routes pass near Gosong Raleigh (Raleigh Shoal Lighthouse?+
Gosong Raleigh (Raleigh Shoal Lighthouse is located within the Strait of Malacca — the primary shipping route between the Indian and Pacific Oceans, carrying over 25% of global traded goods. This makes it an important navigation reference for commercial shipping traffic in the region.
How can I track vessels near Gosong Raleigh (Raleigh Shoal Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Gosong Raleigh (Raleigh Shoal 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.