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Pelabuhan Sinjai Lighthouse

Fl White 5s🇮🇩IDOperational

Location & Light Range

About Pelabuhan Sinjai Lighthouse

Pelabuhan Sinjai is a lighthouse located off the coast of Sinjai, Indonesia. The structure is a 15-meter fiberglass tower, likely barbell-shaped, mounted on a platform supported by piles. It emits a white flash every 5 seconds. The operational lighthouse has a geographic range of 11.9 nautical miles. While the site is open to the public, the tower itself is closed to visitors. The nearest port is Biringkassi, approximately 51.4 kilometers away.

Why it matters: Pelabuhan Sinjai serves as a navigational reference for vessels approaching the port of Biringkassi and transiting local shipping routes.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl White 5s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Interval
5s
Raw Code
Fl W 5s
Focal Height
15m
Geographic Range
11.9NM

Location

Country
🇮🇩ID
Latitude
-5.1162°
Longitude
120.2887°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Biringkassi(51.4 km)
Admiralty No.
Q1540.5.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
15m

Structure: tower, probably a barbell-shaped foberglass tower, on a plat form supported by piles

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Pelabuhan Sinjai Lighthouse at night?+
Pelabuhan Sinjai 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.
Is Pelabuhan Sinjai Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Pelabuhan Sinjai 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 Pelabuhan Sinjai Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Pelabuhan Sinjai 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.