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Pulau Manuk West Lighthouse

Fl White 6s🇮🇩IDOperational

Location & Light Range

About Pulau Manuk West Lighthouse

Pulau Manuk West is a metal, square skeletal tower painted white, standing 17 meters tall on a square platform supported by piles. Its focal height is also 17 meters. The light produces a white flash every six seconds and has a geographic range of 12.4 nautical miles. It is located about nine kilometers west of Pulau Manuk, off the coast of Indonesia. The site is open to visitors, but the tower is closed to the public. Its nearest port is Cilacap, 46.6 kilometers away.

Why it matters: This light helps define a critical point for vessels navigating the waters near Pulau Manuk and the port of Cilacap. Its specific location assists in delineating safe passage within this maritime region.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl White 6s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Interval
6s
Raw Code
Fl W 6s
Focal Height
17m
Geographic Range
12.4NM

Location

Country
🇮🇩ID
Latitude
-7.8134°
Longitude
108.2270°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Cilacap (Tjilatjap)(46.6 km)
Admiralty No.
Q1277.8
NGA No.
23870.6

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
17m
Tower Shape
square
Tower Color
white
Material
metal

Structure: square white skeletal tower mounted on a square platform supported by piles

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 Manuk West Lighthouse at night?+
Pulau Manuk West displays the characteristic Fl White 6s. 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 Manuk West Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Pulau Manuk West Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 1 nearby port. The closest is Cilacap (Tjilatjap) at 46.1 NM to the E. Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Pulau Manuk West Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Pulau Manuk West 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 Manuk West Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Pulau Manuk West 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.