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Selat Rupat A Lighthouse

Fl White 15s🇮🇩IDOperational

Location & Light Range

About Selat Rupat A Lighthouse

This square skeletal tower stands 13 meters high, with its light positioned 16 meters above sea level. It is mounted on a platform supported by piles and emits a white flash every 15 seconds, visible for 12.2 nautical miles. The lighthouse is situated on a shoal, approximately 5 kilometers offshore from the nearest port. Its construction is a simple square white skeletal tower on a pile-supported platform. The site is accessible to visitors arriving by boat, but the tower itself remains closed to the public. The lighthouse is located 12.6 kilometers from Sungai Guntung.

Why it matters: This lighthouse warns vessels of the shoal it occupies, a hazard at the eastern approach to Rupat Strait and the port of Dumai.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl White 15s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Interval
15s
Raw Code
Fl W 15s
Focal Height
16m
Geographic Range
12.2NM

Location

Country
🇮🇩ID
Latitude
1.6637°
Longitude
101.8440°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Sungai Guntung(12.6 km)
Admiralty No.
F1402.5
NGA No.
22523

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
13m
Tower Shape
square

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

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

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Type
Name
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Selat Rupat A Lighthouse at night?+
Selat Rupat A displays the characteristic Fl White 15s. 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 Selat Rupat A Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Selat Rupat A Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Dumai, Sumatra at 24.2 NM to the W. Other ports served include Sungai Pakning, Sumatra (26.8 NM SE), Lalang Terminal, St (36.4 NM SE), Sungai Udang (38 NM NNE), Sungai Udang Port (38.9 NM NNE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Selat Rupat A Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Selat Rupat A 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 Selat Rupat A Lighthouse?+
Selat Rupat A 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 Selat Rupat A Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Selat Rupat A 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.