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Pulau Parang Lighthouse

Q White🇮🇩IDOperational

Pulau Parang Lighthouse is a 18-meter tall square steel tower situated on the northwestern extremity of the Karimunjawa Islands. The structure is painted white with its upper half black and lower half yellow. It stands on a platform supported by piles in the northern waters of Pulau Parang. This light emits a quick white flash. The site is accessible to the public, but the tower itself is closed to visitors. The nearest port, Semarang, is approximately 71.9 kilometers away.

Why it matters: This lighthouse marks the northwestern extremity of the Karimunjawa Islands, guiding vessels around Pulau Parang.

Characteristic Signature
Q White
Flash Type
Quick
Light Color
White
Raw Code
Q W
Focal Height
13m
Geographic Range
11.3NM
Country
🇮🇩Indonesia
Region
Central Java
Sea Region
northern tip of Pulau Parang, at the northwestern extremity of the Karimunjawa Islands
Latitude
-5.7536°
Longitude
110.2402°
Nearest Port
Semarang(71.9 km)
Admiralty No.
Q1140.24.
Tower Height
18m
Tower Shape
square
Tower Color
white with upper half black and lower half yellow
Material
steel

Structure: square white skeletal tower, upper half painted black and lower half yellow, mounted on platform supported by piles

Open to public
Site open, tower closed
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Type
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How do mariners identify Pulau Parang Lighthouse at night?+
Pulau Parang displays the characteristic Q White. 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.
Is Pulau Parang Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Pulau Parang 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 Parang Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Pulau Parang 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.