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Tanjung Medang Lighthouse

Fl White 10s🇮🇩IDOperational

Location & Light Range

About Tanjung Medang Lighthouse

This square tapered skeletal tower stands 50 meters tall and is painted white. It features a lantern and gallery at its peak. The light emits a white flash every 10 seconds from a focal plane of 52 meters. The geographic range of the light is 19 nautical miles. The lighthouse is situated on a swampy cape at the northern tip of Pulau Rupat island. Nearby coast guard buildings and a vessel traffic control radar tower highlight the maritime significance of this location.

Why it matters: This lighthouse serves as a key landmark for eastbound vessels, marking the entrance to the restricted section of the Malacca Strait.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl White 10s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Interval
10s
Raw Code
Fl W 10s
Focal Height
52m
Geographic Range
19NM

Location

Country
🇮🇩ID
Latitude
2.1251°
Longitude
101.6559°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
50m
Tower Shape
square
Tower Color
white

Structure: square tapered skeletal tower with lantern and gallery, painted white

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Port Dickson(25.2 km)
ARLHS No.
IDO-315
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Tanjung Medang Lighthouse at night?+
Tanjung Medang displays the characteristic Fl White 10s. 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 Tanjung Medang Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Tanjung Medang Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Port Dickson at 25.7 NM to the NNE. Other ports served include Sungai Udang (26.7 NM ENE), Dumai, Sumatra (29.2 NM SSW), Sungai Udang Port (29.2 NM ENE), Sepang, Selangor (35 NM N). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Tanjung Medang Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Tanjung Medang 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 Tanjung Medang Lighthouse?+
Tanjung Medang 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 Tanjung Medang Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Tanjung Medang 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.