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Pulau Menui Lighthouse

Fl White 4s🇮🇩IDOperational

Location & Light Range

About Pulau Menui Lighthouse

Also known as: Pulau Menui (Manui)

Pulau Menui Lighthouse is a 40-meter-tall square skeletal tower painted white. Its light is positioned 45 meters above the water. The structure emits a white flash every four seconds, visible for nearly 18 nautical miles. Located on the southeastern point of Pulau Manui, the lighthouse marks the eastern edge of the Manui Islands. The island itself is about 12 kilometers long and lies roughly 80 kilometers northeast of Kendari, a port on Sulawesi.

Why it matters: This lighthouse is essential for vessels approaching the Manui Islands from the east, warning them of the island chain's easternmost point. Its light defines shipping routes in this challenging area.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl White 4s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Interval
4s
Raw Code
Fl W 4s
Focal Height
45m
Geographic Range
17.9NM

Location

Country
🇮🇩ID
Latitude
-3.6195°
Longitude
123.1764°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
40m
Tower Shape
square
Tower Color
white

Structure: square white skeletal tower

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Kendari, Sulawesi(39.6 km)
Admiralty No.
Q1559.8
NGA No.
25279
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Pulau Menui Lighthouse at night?+
Pulau Menui displays the characteristic Fl White 4s. 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 Menui Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Pulau Menui Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 1 nearby port. The closest is Kendari, Sulawesi at 41.3 NM to the WSW. Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Pulau Menui Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Pulau Menui 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 Menui Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Pulau Menui 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.