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Pulau Hulawa Lighthouse

Fl White 3s🇮🇩IDOperational

Location & Light Range

About Pulau Hulawa Lighthouse

Also known as: Pulau Hulawa (Lito Lampu)

The Pulau Hulawa lighthouse is a 25-meter tall square skeletal tower with a gallery, painted white. It stands on an island off Sulawesi's northern coast, approximately 8.5 kilometers from Anggrek. The metal structure has a focal height of 40 meters. Its light is white and emits a single flash every three seconds, providing a geographic range of 17.1 nautical miles. The lighthouse is operational and identified by NGA list number 25128 and Admiralty number F2060.

Why it matters: This lighthouse marks a point for vessels navigating the waters off northern Sulawesi, warning them of the island itself. Its continued operation ensures safer passage for regional maritime traffic in an area with limited navigational infrastructure.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl White 3s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Interval
3s
Raw Code
Fl W 3s
Focal Height
40m
Geographic Range
17.1NM

Location

Country
🇮🇩ID
Latitude
0.9644°
Longitude
122.8906°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
25m
Tower Shape
square
Tower Color
white
Material
metal

Structure: square skeletal tower with gallery, painted white

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Anggrek(8.5 km)
Admiralty No.
F2060
NGA No.
25128
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Pulau Hulawa Lighthouse at night?+
Pulau Hulawa displays the characteristic Fl White 3s. 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 Hulawa Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Pulau Hulawa Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 2 nearby ports. The closest is Anggrek at 8.4 NM to the SW. Other ports served include Gorontalo, Sulawesi (29.5 NM SSE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Pulau Hulawa Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Pulau Hulawa 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 Hulawa Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Pulau Hulawa 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.