Pulau Warilau Lighthouse

Fl W 4s🇮🇩Maluku, IDOperational

The lighthouse at Pulau Warilau stands 28 meters tall with its lantern positioned 30 meters above sea level. This white tower emits a single white flash, visible for a geographic range of 15 nautical miles. The light's characteristic is a simple flash.

Characteristic Signature
Fl W 4s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Flash Count
1 flash
Interval
4s
Raw Code
Fl
Focal Height
30m
Geographic Range
15NM
City
Maluku
Country
🇮🇩ID
Latitude
-5.3263°
Longitude
134.5701°
Flag
Type
Name
Dist.
Tower Height
28m
Tower Color
white
NGA No.
Q 1633
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How do mariners identify Pulau Warilau Lighthouse at night?

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Pulau Warilau displays the characteristic Fl W 4s — 1 white flash every 4 seconds. 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.

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

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Pulau Warilau Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 1 nearby port. The closest is Dobo at 33.4 NM to the SW. Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.

Is Pulau Warilau Lighthouse still active and maintained?

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Yes, Pulau Warilau 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.

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You can track vessels near Pulau Warilau 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 Warilau lighthouse used for?

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It is a fixed navigational aid on the coast at Maluku, 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.