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Tanjung Po Lighthouse

Fl (2) White 10s🇲🇾MYOperational

Location & Light Range

About Tanjung Po Lighthouse

Erected in 1873, this 15-meter high lighthouse features a square wooden structure. Its keeper's house, covered in white siding and resembling a pagoda, supports a white lantern centered on its roof. The light's focal plane is 131 meters above sea level. It emits a white flash every 10 seconds, with a geographic range of 27.9 nautical miles. Located about 10.1 kilometers from the port of Sejingkat, it is found on a headland northeast of Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia.

Why it matters: This lighthouse serves as a navigation aid for ships entering the coastal waters of Sarawak. Its unusual pagoda-like design distinguishes it within the area.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl (2) White 10s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Flash Count
2 flashes
Interval
10s
Raw Code
Fl W 10s
Focal Height
131m
Geographic Range
27.9NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1873

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Sejingkat(10.1 km)
ARLHS No.
EMA-012

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
14.9352m
Tower Shape
square
Tower Color
white
Material
wood

Structure: A 15m lantern, painted white, is centered on the roof of a square pagoda-like wood keeper's house, which has been covered with white siding.

Location

Country
🇲🇾Malaysia
Region
Sarawak
Sea Region
promontory about 40 km northeast of Kuching, Sarawak
Latitude
1.7246°
Longitude
110.5239°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Tanjung Po Lighthouse at night?+
Tanjung Po displays the characteristic Fl (2) White 10s — 2 white flashes every 10 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. The white color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Tanjung Po Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Tanjung Po Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 4 nearby ports. The closest is Senari - Sarawak at 9.2 NM to the SW. Other ports served include Senari (11.3 NM SW), Kuching, Sarawak (13 NM SW), Pending (13.5 NM SW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Tanjung Po Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Tanjung Po 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 Po Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Tanjung Po 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.