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Miri Lighthouse

Fl White 10s🇲🇾MYOperational

Location & Light Range

About Miri Lighthouse

Also known as: Miri (Tanjung Lobang) (2 and 3)

The Miri Lighthouse is a 16-meter square steel skeletal tower built in 1988. It features a gallery and an enclosed upper section, but lacks a lantern. The light emits a single white flash every 10 seconds, visible for 18.2 nautical miles. The tower stands on a promontory 4.3 kilometers from the nearest port of Miri, Sarawak. The site is open to the public, though the tower itself is inaccessible.

Why it matters: This structure warns vessels navigating the waters near Miri, Sarawak, a significant port in Borneo, and is a tangible link to the area's maritime history.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl White 10s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Interval
10s
Raw Code
Fl W 10s
Focal Height
47m
Geographic Range
18.2NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1988

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
16m
Tower Shape
square
Tower Color
white
Material
steel

Structure: square steel skeletal tower with gallery and enclosed upper section but no lantern

Location

Country
🇲🇾MY
Latitude
4.3614°
Longitude
113.9627°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Miri, Sarawak(4.3 km)
Admiralty No.
F1930
NGA No.
24216
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Miri Lighthouse at night?+
Miri displays the characteristic Fl White 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 white color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Miri Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Miri Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Miri, Sarawak at 3.2 NM to the NNE. Other ports served include Lutong, Sarawak (6.7 NM NNE), Kuala Baram (13.1 NM NNE), Kuala Belait (18.9 NM NE), Seria (35.3 NM NE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Miri Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Miri 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 Miri Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Miri 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.