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Pulau Temang Lighthouse

Fl White 9s🇮🇩IDOperational

Location & Light Range

About Pulau Temang Lighthouse

The Pulau Temang lighthouse is an octagonal white concrete tower 22 meters high, topped with a lantern and gallery. Its focal plane is 65 meters above sea level. The light emits a single white flash every 9 seconds and has a geographic range of 20.8 nautical miles. This structure replaced an earlier skeletal tower when it was established in 1913. The station includes several coast guard buildings.

Why it matters: This lighthouse is important for ships navigating the shipping lanes near Batahan, off the mainland coast of Sumatra.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl White 9s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Interval
9s
Raw Code
Fl W 9s
Focal Height
65m
Geographic Range
20.8NM

Location

Country
🇮🇩ID
Latitude
0.3666°
Longitude
99.1000°

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Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
22m
Tower Shape
octagonal
Material
concrete

Structure: octagonal white concrete tower with lantern and gallery

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Sibolga, Sumatra(83.8 km)
ARLHS No.
IDO-252
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Pulau Temang Lighthouse at night?+
Pulau Temang displays the characteristic Fl White 9s. 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 Temang Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Pulau Temang 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.
What shipping routes pass near Pulau Temang Lighthouse?+
Pulau Temang Lighthouse is located within the Strait of Malacca — the primary shipping route between the Indian and Pacific Oceans, carrying over 25% of global traded goods. This makes it an important navigation reference for commercial shipping traffic in the region.
How can I track vessels near Pulau Temang Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Pulau Temang 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.