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Pulau Tikus Lighthouse

Fl White 3s🇮🇩IDOperational

Location & Light Range

About Pulau Tikus Lighthouse

A white, cylindrical fiberglass tower stands 15 meters tall, with its light positioned at the same focal height. The structure is a round tower mounted on a square platform supported by piles. This aid to navigation is located 56.4 kilometers from Gorontalo, Sulawesi, and has a geographic range of 11.9 nautical miles. It emits a white flash every 3 seconds. While the site is accessible to visitors arriving by boat, the tower itself is not open for public entry.

Why it matters: This lighthouse warns vessels of a reef situated in the estuary entrance, a critical hazard for maritime traffic accessing the ferry port of Labuan Uki.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl White 3s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Interval
3s
Raw Code
Fl W 3s
Focal Height
15m
Geographic Range
11.9NM

Location

Country
🇮🇩ID
Latitude
0.8597°
Longitude
123.9319°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Gorontalo, Sulawesi(56.4 km)
Admiralty No.
F2063.3
NGA No.
25137

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
15m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
white
Material
fiberglass

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

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Pulau Tikus Lighthouse at night?+
Pulau Tikus displays the characteristic Fl White 3s. 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 Tikus Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Pulau Tikus Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 1 nearby port. The closest is Amurang at 43.1 NM to the ENE. Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Pulau Tikus Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Pulau Tikus 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 Tikus Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Pulau Tikus 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.