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Karang Pilades Selatan Lighthouse

Fl White 8s🇮🇩IDOperational

Location & Light Range

About Karang Pilades Selatan Lighthouse

Also known as: Karang Pilades Selatan (South Pylades)

Karang Pilades Selatan is a black and red tower 52 meters high, with its light situated 16 meters above sea level. It displays a white flash every 8 seconds, visible for 12.2 nautical miles. This structure serves as an isolated danger marker in the Mentawai Strait, east of Nias. It stands on a pile-supported platform, a practical design for its reef-top location. The site is accessible by boat and open to the public, though the tower itself is closed.

Why it matters: This lighthouse warns vessels of the Karang Pilades reef system, a significant hazard in the shipping route between Sumatra and Nias.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl White 8s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Interval
8s
Raw Code
Fl W 8s
Focal Height
16m
Geographic Range
12.2NM

Location

Country
🇮🇩ID
Latitude
1.6783°
Longitude
98.0078°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Gunung Sitoli(32.7 km)
Admiralty No.
F1262
NGA No.
23268

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
52m
Tower Color
black and red

Structure: ISOLATED DANGER (IALA A) Black tower, black topmark, red banded; 52

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Karang Pilades Selatan Lighthouse at night?+
Karang Pilades Selatan displays the characteristic Fl White 8s. 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 Karang Pilades Selatan Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Karang Pilades Selatan Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 1 nearby port. The closest is Sibolga, Sumatra at 46.7 NM to the E. Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Karang Pilades Selatan Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Karang Pilades Selatan 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 Karang Pilades Selatan Lighthouse?+
Karang Pilades Selatan 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 Karang Pilades Selatan Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Karang Pilades Selatan 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.