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Karang Samaringa Lighthouse

Fl Red 5s🇮🇩IDOperational

Location & Light Range

About Karang Samaringa Lighthouse

The Karang Samaringa lighthouse is a square skeletal mast, 13 meters high, painted red and mounted on a square platform supported by piles. Its focal height is also 13 meters. The structure exhibits a red light with a single flash every 5 seconds, visible for 11.3 nautical miles. It is situated on a reef northwest of Pulau Samaringa, serving as a key marker in the Menui Islands chain. The site is accessible by boat, though the tower remains closed to visitors. Its nearest port is Kendari, approximately 37.5 kilometers away.

Why it matters: This lighthouse warns vessels of the Karang Samaringa reef and other submerged hazards in the western approaches to the Menui Islands, facilitating safer navigation through this intricate island chain.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl Red 5s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
Red
Interval
5s
Raw Code
Fl R 5s
Focal Height
13m
Geographic Range
11.3NM

Location

Country
🇮🇩ID
Latitude
-3.3818°
Longitude
122.8154°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Kendari, Sulawesi(37.5 km)
Admiralty No.
Q1559.95
NGA No.
25278

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
13m
Tower Shape
square
Tower Color
red and mounted on a square platform supported by piles

Structure: square skeletal mast with gallery painted red and mounted on a square platform supported by piles

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Karang Samaringa Lighthouse at night?+
Karang Samaringa displays the characteristic Fl Red 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 red color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Karang Samaringa Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Karang Samaringa Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 1 nearby port. The closest is Kendari, Sulawesi at 38.3 NM to the SSW. Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Karang Samaringa Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Karang Samaringa 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 Samaringa Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Karang Samaringa 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.