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Pulau Ular Lighthouse

Fl White 5s🇮🇩IDOperational

Location & Light Range

About Pulau Ular Lighthouse

Pulau Ular lighthouse is a 12-meter-tall square skeletal tower with a gallery, painted white. Constructed from metal, it stands on a small island approximately 1.2 kilometers from Ciwandan port. Its light emits a single white flash every five seconds from a focal height of 74 meters. The tower's geographic range extends to 21.9 nautical miles. While the site is open, the tower itself is closed to the public. Access to the island is by boat.

Why it matters: This lighthouse provides guidance for vessels approaching the nearby Kepuh oil terminal and warns mariners of the island's presence, ensuring safe navigation within busy shipping lanes.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl White 5s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Interval
5s
Raw Code
Fl W 5s
Focal Height
74m
Geographic Range
21.9NM

Location

Country
🇮🇩ID
Latitude
-6.0083°
Longitude
105.9278°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Ciwandan(1.2 km)
Admiralty No.
Q1051
NGA No.
23340

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
12m
Tower Shape
square
Tower Color
white
Material
metal

Structure: square skeletal tower with gallery, painted white

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

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Flag
Type
Name
Dist.
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Pulau Ular Lighthouse at night?+
Pulau Ular 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 Ular Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Pulau Ular Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Ciwandan at 1.6 NM to the ESE. Other ports served include CIGADING (1.8 NM E), Banten (2.4 NM ESE), Anyer Kidul (4.4 NM SW), Merak, Java (5.4 NM NE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Pulau Ular Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Pulau Ular 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 Ular Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Pulau Ular 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.