Pulau Mori Lighthouse

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Location & Light Range

About Pulau Mori Lighthouse

Pulau Mori is a cylindrical white fiberglass tower standing 7 meters tall. It is situated at the southern tip of a small island at the entrance to Teluk Usu. The lighthouse exhibits a white light with a single flash every 5 seconds, visible for 10.4 nautical miles. Its focal height is 10 meters above sea level. The tower has a distinct round barbell shape. The nearest port is Malili, located 2.9 kilometers away.

Why it matters: This light guides vessels navigating the entrance to Teluk Usu, ensuring safer passage in the waterway.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl White 5s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Interval
5s
Raw Code
Fl W 5s
Focal Height
10m
Geographic Range
10.4NM

Location

Country
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Latitude
-2.6658°
Longitude
121.0282°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
7m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
white
Material
fiberglass

Structure: round barbell-shaped white fiberglass tower

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Malili(2.9 km)
Admiralty No.
Q1545
NGA No.
25404
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Pulau Mori Lighthouse at night?

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Pulau Mori 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.

Which ports and harbors does Pulau Mori Lighthouse guide vessels into?

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Pulau Mori Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 2 nearby ports. The closest is Malili, Sulawesi at 3.8 NM to the ENE. Other ports served include Kolonodale (45.8 NM NNE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.

Is Pulau Mori Lighthouse still active and maintained?

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Yes, Pulau Mori 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 Mori Lighthouse?

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You can track vessels near Pulau Mori 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.

What is the Pulau Mori lighthouse used for?

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It is a fixed navigational aid on the coast at , ID. Mariners identify it by its light characteristic — the pattern, colour and timing of its flashes — which is unique among the lights in its area, so a bearing on it fixes a vessel’s position without instruments.