Tanjung Memori Lighthouse

Fl (3) W 15s🇮🇩West Papua, IDOperational

Location & Light Range

About Tanjung Memori Lighthouse

This lighthouse features a white metal framework tower reaching 56 meters in height. Its focal plane is situated 16 meters above sea level. The light characteristic consists of three white flashes, repeated over a 15-second cycle. It offers a geographic range of 12 nautical miles. The structure's primary construction material is metal.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl (3) W 15s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Flash Count
3 flashes
Interval
15s
Raw Code
Fl.(3)W. period 15s
Focal Height
16m
Geographic Range
12NM

Location

City
West Papua
Country
🇮🇩ID
Latitude
-0.8622°
Longitude
134.1346°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
56m
Tower Color
white
Material
metal

Structure: White metal framework tower; 56

References & Identifiers

Admiralty No.
Q3389
NGA No.
26032
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Tanjung Memori Lighthouse at night?

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Tanjung Memori displays the characteristic Fl (3) W 15s — 3 white flashes 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.

Which ports and harbors does Tanjung Memori Lighthouse guide vessels into?

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Tanjung Memori Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 1 nearby port. The closest is Manokwari, Irian Jaya at 3.8 NM to the WSW. Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.

Is Tanjung Memori Lighthouse still active and maintained?

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Yes, Tanjung Memori 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 Tanjung Memori Lighthouse?

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You can track vessels near Tanjung Memori 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 Tanjung Memori lighthouse used for?

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