Pulo Milow Lighthouse

Fl W 15s🇮🇩Andaman and Nicobar Islands, IDOperational

Location & Light Range

About Pulo Milow Lighthouse

Pulo Milow is a white framework tower situated in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. The structure reaches a height of 46 meters, with its focal plane positioned 53 meters above sea level. This lighthouse emits a white light, producing a single flash every 15 seconds. Its geographic range extends to 8 nautical miles.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl W 15s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Flash Count
1 flash
Interval
15s
Raw Code
Fl.W. period 15s
Focal Height
53m
Geographic Range
8NM

Location

City
Andaman and Nicobar Islands
Country
🇮🇩ID
Latitude
7.4060°
Longitude
93.6862°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
46m
Tower Color
white

Structure: White framework tower; 46

References & Identifiers

Admiralty No.
F1223.6
NGA No.
26440
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Pulo Milow Lighthouse at night?

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Pulo Milow displays the characteristic Fl W 15s — 1 white flash every 15 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.

Is Pulo Milow Lighthouse still active and maintained?

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Yes, Pulo Milow 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 Pulo Milow Lighthouse?

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You can track vessels near Pulo Milow 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 Pulo Milow lighthouse used for?

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It is a fixed navigational aid on the coast at Andaman and Nicobar Islands, 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.