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Kota Tinggi District (Singapore Strait) Lighthouses Lighthouse

Fl White 15s🇲🇾MYOperational

Location & Light Range

About Kota Tinggi District (Singapore Strait) Lighthouses Lighthouse

This cylindrical fiberglass tower stands 27 meters tall, with its focal plane also at 27 meters. It displays a white light, emitting a single white flash every 15 seconds. The structure consists of a round fiberglass tower mounted on a square platform, which is supported by piles. The lighthouse is painted white and red and has a geographic range of 14.7 nautical miles. It is located in the Singapore Strait, Malaysia, near the port of Telok Ramunia. The site is open to visitors, but the tower is closed to the public.

Why it matters: This lighthouse is essential for guiding ships through the Singapore Strait, a globally significant and heavily trafficked shipping lane.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl White 15s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Interval
15s
Raw Code
Fl W 15s
Focal Height
27m
Geographic Range
14.7NM

Location

Country
🇲🇾MY
Sea Region
Singapore Strait, Malaysia
Latitude
1.4625°
Longitude
104.4483°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Telok Ramunia(13.3 km)
Admiralty No.
F1821
NGA No.
21186

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
27m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
white and red
Material
fiberglass

Structure: round fiberglass tower 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 Kota Tinggi District (Singapore Strait) Lighthouses Lighthouse at night?+
Kota Tinggi District (Singapore Strait) Lighthouses displays the characteristic Fl White 15s. 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 Kota Tinggi District (Singapore Strait) Lighthouses Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Kota Tinggi District (Singapore Strait) Lighthouses Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Telok Ramunia at 13.5 NM to the WSW. Other ports served include Pengerang (18.4 NM WSW), Kampung Tanjung Langsat (26.3 NM W), TANJUNG UBAN (27.6 NM SSW), Tanjunguban (27.9 NM SSW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Kota Tinggi District (Singapore Strait) Lighthouses Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Kota Tinggi District (Singapore Strait) Lighthouses 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 Kota Tinggi District (Singapore Strait) Lighthouses Lighthouse?+
Kota Tinggi District (Singapore Strait) Lighthouses 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 Kota Tinggi District (Singapore Strait) Lighthouses Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Kota Tinggi District (Singapore Strait) Lighthouses 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.