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Tanjung Penuba Lighthouse

Fl White 5s🇲🇾MYOperational

Location & Light Range

About Tanjung Penuba Lighthouse

This concrete structure, painted white with a square daymark, rises 18 meters above sea level. It produces a white light with a flashing characteristic of 5 seconds (Fl W 5s). Located on a headland on Pulau Tioman's northwest side, it is 4.5 kilometers from the island's main port. The lighthouse has a geographic range of 12.7 nautical miles. The site can be visited, but the tower is not open to the public.

Why it matters: This lighthouse marks the northwest promontory of Pulau Tioman, providing a reference point for watercraft in the area.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl White 5s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Interval
5s
Raw Code
Fl W 5s
Focal Height
18m
Geographic Range
12.7NM

Location

Country
🇲🇾MY
Latitude
2.8551°
Longitude
104.1470°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Pulau Tioman(4.5 km)
Admiralty No.
F2836.9
NGA No.
21134

Tower & Structure

Tower Shape
square
Tower Color
white
Material
concrete

Structure: Concrete structure, white square daymark

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Tanjung Penuba Lighthouse at night?+
Tanjung Penuba displays the characteristic Fl White 5s. 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 Penuba Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Tanjung Penuba Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 1 nearby port. The closest is Nenasi at 45 NM to the WNW. Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Tanjung Penuba Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Tanjung Penuba 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 Penuba Lighthouse?+
Tanjung Penuba 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 Penuba Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Tanjung Penuba 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.