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Malalag Bay Lighthouse

Fl White 5s🇵🇭Santa Maria, PHOperational

Location & Light Range

About Malalag Bay Lighthouse

Also known as: Malalag Bay (Hill 450)

The Malalag Bay lighthouse is a cylindrical, white concrete tower standing 14 meters tall. Located at the eastern entrance to Malalag Bay in the Philippines, its focal height is 74 meters. The structure, described as a round white barbell shape, emitted a white flash every five seconds. It provided a geographic range of 21.9 nautical miles. This lighthouse was deactivated in 2020.

Why it matters: Its deactivation in 2020 marked a change in navigational aids for vessels approaching this Philippine waterway.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl White 5s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Interval
5s
Raw Code
Fl W 5s
Focal Height
74m
Geographic Range
21.9NM

Construction & History

Significant events: deactivated 2020

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Santa Ana(28.7 km)
Admiralty No.
F2231
NGA No.
15172

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
14m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
white
Material
concrete

Structure: round white barbell-shaped tower

Location

City
Santa Maria
Country
🇵🇭Philippines
Region
Davao Occidental
Sea Region
eastern entrance to Malalag Bay, Philippines
Latitude
6.6313°
Longitude
125.4283°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Malalag Bay Lighthouse at night?+
Malalag Bay 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 Malalag Bay Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Malalag Bay Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Astorga at 15.2 NM to the N. Other ports served include Biyawa/Davao (28.4 NM NNE), Budbud/Davao (28.4 NM NNE), Hijo Wharf/Davao (28.4 NM NNE), Lipa (28.4 NM NNE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Malalag Bay Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Malalag Bay 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 Malalag Bay Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Malalag Bay 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.