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Pulau Bawal Lighthouse

Fl White 12s🇮🇩IDOperational

Location & Light Range

About Pulau Bawal Lighthouse

Also known as: Pulau Bawal (Tanjung Rotan)

The Pulau Bawal lighthouse stands as a 30-meter square skeletal tower constructed from metal and painted white. It emits a white light, flashing once every 12 seconds, from a focal height of 67 meters. This structure provides a geographic range of 21 nautical miles. The site is open to visitors, but the tower itself is closed to the public. Located on an island approximately 92.5 kilometers from the nearest port of Kumai, it serves as an important navigational aid in the region.

Why it matters: This lighthouse warns vessels of the island's presence, a hazard in the shipping lanes northwest of Tanjung Sambar.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl White 12s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Interval
12s
Raw Code
Fl W 12s
Focal Height
67m
Geographic Range
21NM

Location

Country
🇮🇩ID
Latitude
-2.5307°
Longitude
110.2163°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Kumai(92.5 km)
Admiralty No.
Q1410
NGA No.
25050

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
30m
Tower Shape
square
Tower Color
white
Material
metal

Structure: square skeletal tower painted white

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Pulau Bawal Lighthouse at night?+
Pulau Bawal displays the characteristic Fl White 12s. 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 Pulau Bawal Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Pulau Bawal Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 1 nearby port. The closest is Kendawangan at 1 NM to the W. Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Pulau Bawal Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Pulau Bawal 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 Pulau Bawal Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Pulau Bawal 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.