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Karang Napokering (Pulau Lembah Southwest Lighthouse

Fl Green 10s🇮🇩IDOperational

Location & Light Range

About Karang Napokering (Pulau Lembah Southwest Lighthouse

The Karang Napokering (Pulau Lembah Southwest) Lighthouse stands on a square platform supported by four piles, forming a cylindrical, hourglass-shaped tower 17 meters high. Its focal plane is also at 17 meters, casting a green flashing light every 10 seconds. This structure is situated on the western edge of a reef near the southwestern tip of Pulau Lembah. The lighthouse provides a geographic range of 12.4 nautical miles, guiding vessels from the nearest port of Bitung, which is 3.1 kilometers away. The site is open to visitors arriving by boat, though the tower itself is closed to the public.

Why it matters: This lighthouse marks the southern entrance to the Lembah Strait, warning ships about the reef off the southwestern tip of Pulau Lembah. Its distinctive hourglass shape on piles makes it a recognizable landmark in these waters.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl Green 10s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
Green
Interval
10s
Raw Code
Fl G 10s
Focal Height
17m
Geographic Range
12.4NM

Location

Country
🇮🇩ID
Latitude
1.4008°
Longitude
125.1616°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Bitung(3.1 km)
Admiralty No.
F2079.5
NGA No.
25164

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
17m
Tower Shape
cylindrical

Structure: round hourglass-shaped tower standing on a square platform supported by four piles

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

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Type
Name
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Karang Napokering (Pulau Lembah Southwest Lighthouse at night?+
Karang Napokering (Pulau Lembah Southwest displays the characteristic Fl Green 10s. 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 green color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Karang Napokering (Pulau Lembah Southwest Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Karang Napokering (Pulau Lembah Southwest Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 3 nearby ports. The closest is Bitung, Sulawesi at 2.8 NM to the NE. Other ports served include Manado (20.3 NM WNW), Amurang (37.8 NM WSW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Karang Napokering (Pulau Lembah Southwest Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Karang Napokering (Pulau Lembah Southwest 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 Karang Napokering (Pulau Lembah Southwest Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Karang Napokering (Pulau Lembah Southwest 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.